Proceedings of the Grand Lodge

Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons

OF CANADA, IN THE PROVINCE OF ONTARIO,

ESPECIAL COMMUNICATIONS

Rainy River, on the 31st July, 190-") ; at

Micksburg, on the 5th June, 1906;

cut North Bay, on the Wih

June, J 900'.

ALSO AT THE

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HELD AT THE CITY OF TORONTO,

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18th and 19th July, A. D. 1906, A. L. 5906.

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Proceedings of the Grand Lodge

Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons

OF CANADA, IN THE PROVINCE OF ONTARIO,

ESPECIAL COMMUNICATIONS

Rainy River, on the 31st July, 1906 ; at

Miclcsourg, on the 6th Jane, 1906 ;

at North Bay, on the 20th

June, 1900.

ALSO AT THE

Fifty-first Annual Communication

HELD AT THE CITY OF TORONTO,

18th and 19th July, A. D. 1906, A. L. 5906.

The Property of and Ordered to be Read in all Lodges and Preserved

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1906.

GRAND LODGE OF CANADA

IN THE PROVINCE OF ONTARIO.

PROCEEDINGS.

At an Especial Communication of the Grand Lodge of
A. F. & A. M. of Canada, in the Province of On-
tario, held at the Town of Rainy River, on Monday,
the thirty-first day of July, A. D. iqoj, A. L. 5905.

PRESENT :

R. W. Bro. William Roaf as Grand Master.

R. W. Bro. Donald Robertson as Deputy Grand Master.

R. W. Bro. Hon. D. H. McFadden. .as Grand Senior Warden.

M. W. Bro. John Leslie as Grand Junior Warden.

R. W. Bro. A. Shaw as Grand Chaplain.

W. Bro. J. T. Stephenson as Grand Treasurer.

V. W. Bro. William Braden as Grand Secretary.

Bro. A. A. McCrimmon as Grand Supt. of Works.

V. W. Bro. R. Magnus as Grand Dir. of Cer.

Together with Masters, Past Masters and brethren hailing
from various lodges.

The Grand Lodge was opened in form at 10.30 o'clock
a. m. in the Masonic Hall by R. W. Bro. William Roaf,
who announced that he had been commissioned by the M.
W. the Grand Master to open an Especial Communica-
tion of Grand Lodge and to lay the foundation stone of
the Public School, Rainy River.

The brethren acting as Grand Lodge Officers having
received the necessary directions, the Grand Lodge was
called off. a procession was formed under direction of the
Acting Grand Director of Ceremonies, and marched in
procession to the grounds of the Public School, the site
of the proposed building, taking their proper positions at
the northeast corner of the building.

Prayer having been offered by the Grand Chaplain, the
following scroll was read by the Grand Secretary and
deposited in the cavity of the stone :

4 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.

Tn the name aid by the Taw of the Great Architect
of the Universe

On the 31st day of July, A. D. 1905, A. L. 5905, the fifth year
of the reign of our Gracious Sovereign,

Edward UTT

King of Great Britain and Ireland, Emperor of India and De-
pendencies in Asia, Europe, Africa, Dominion of
Canada and the Commonwealth of Australia, etc.
The Right Hon. EARL GRAY, G. C. M. G., being Governor-
General of Canada.
His Honor the Hon. WM. MORTIMER CLARK, K. C, being

Lieut.-Governor of the Province of Ontario.

The Right Hon. SIR WILFRID LAURIER, G. C. M. G., P. C,

being Premier of the Dominion of Canada.

The Hon. J. P. WHITNEY, K. C, being Premier of the

Province of Ontario.

The Hon. Dr. R. A. PYNE, Minister of Education.

JAMES CONMEE, M. P.

H. W. KENNEDY, M. L. A.

HUGH CARSON, being Mayor.

M. W. Bro. J. H. BURRITT, Grand Master of the Grand Lodge

of Canada, A. F. & A. M., in the Province of Ontario.

R. W. Bro. DONALD ROBERTSON, D. D. G. M. of the 17th

Masonic District.

Chis Corner Stone

of the Rainy River Public School,

Was laid by R. W. Bro. Wm. Roaf, K. C, Acting Grand Mas-
ter, assisted by the Grand Officers, and in presence
of a large concourse of brethren and citizens
of Rainy River.

Rainy River, a town of twelve hundred inhabitants, and
nicely situated on the banks of Rainy River, was incorporated
on January 1st, 1904. Since that time its growth has been
rapid, yet healthy, and of a permanent nature. Being a divi-
sional point on the Canadian Northern Railway, its shipping
facilities are ample, and are of such a nature as to afford
every convenience to the large industries upon which the
town is dependent. These industries, being the Rat Portage
Lumber Co.'s and the Rainy River Lumber Co.'s saw and plan-
ing mills, afford employment to upwards of one thousand men,
and support a population which at the present time is over
two thousand.

Though only incorporated for nineteen months, the town
has made wonderful progress in the different improvements,
such as sidewalks and roads, and there are few towns indeed
that have advanced so rapidly in such a short space of time.

ESPECIAL COMMUNICATION, RAINY RIVER, 5905. 5

Not only have these improvements been made, but the dwell-
ings and mercantile buildings which have been erected are a
credit both to the owners and the town and speak well for the
enterprise and industry of the pioneers.

At the time of the incorporation the educational facilities
were by no means up to the standard required by the depart-
ment, and the newly elected School Board recognized that
something must be done at once. Accordingly they procured
plans and specifications and finally decided upon what, with
a few subsequent alterations, is the building now under con-
struction. One unavoidable delay after another kept crowd-
ing upon them, with the result that it was left to the present
Board to carry on the work, and the structure before us to-
day shows us how well they have discharged the duty thus
placed upon them.

The Councils and School Board since incorporation are :

Council, 1904 — W. J. Bolton, P. J. Gorman, George Simpson,
A. Williscraft, J. G. Clark, W. P. Murphy. Donald Robert-
son, Mayor, and A. A. McCrimmon, M. D. T. P. Morton,
Clerk. A. W. Walsh, Treasurer.

Council, 1905— W. J. Bolton, P. J. Gorman, A. E. Mark, A.
P. McDonald, C. McMillan, D. A. McQuarrie. Hugh Carson,
Mayor. F. A. Gormley, Clerk. A. W. Walsh, Treasurer.

School Board, 1904— K. C. Grimshaw, C. McMillan, James
Clarkson, George Wescott, James Lothian, Chairman; A. E.
Mark, Secretary-Treasurer.

School Board, 1905 — J. Jones, George Wescott, Arch. Case,
A. A. McCrimmon, M. D., H. G. Gorham, K. C. Grimshaw,
Chairman ; A. E. Mark, Secretary-Treasurer.

Architect, Charles H. Wheeler, Winnipeg.

Contractor, S. B. Ritchie, Winnipeg.

William Braden, Acting Grand Secretary of Grand Lodge,
A. F. & A. M., of Canada.

The Acting Grand Treasurer then deposited the coins
and other records in the civity of the stone. A presenta-
tion was then made by Air. R. C. Grimshaw, the Chair-
man of the Public School Board of Rainy River for the
year 1905, to the Acting Grand Master, of a beautiful
silver trowel, suitably inscribed, as a memento of the
auspicious occasion. After a proper acknowledgment
of the gift, made by the Acting Grand Master, the ce-
ment was spread and the stone was laid in its bed accord-
ing to the usual forms and ceremonies.

Grand honors were then given and R. W. Bro. William
Roaf, Acting Grand Master, delivered an address to the
large gathering assembled.

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GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.

R. \Y. Bro. A. Shaw also delivered an address. The
procession re-formed and the brethren returned to the
lodge room, where Grand Lodge was duly closed in form.

Attest :

Grand Secretary

GRAND LODGE OF CANADA

IN THE PROVINCE OF ONTARIO.

PROCEEDINGS.

At an Especial Communication of the Grand Lodge of A.

F. & A. M. of Canada, in the Province of Ontario,

held at Micksburg, in the County of Renfrezv, on

, Tuesday, the jth day of June, A.D. 1906, A.L. 5906.

PRESENT :

M. W. Bro. James H. Burritt, K.C.. Grand Master.

M. W. Bro. William R. White, K.C. Past Grand Master.

R. W. Bro. Geo. E. Josephs, M. D.,

P. D. D. G. M as Deputy Grand Master.

W. Bro. Andrew Johnston as Grand Senior Warden.

W. Bro. Jas. H. Leach as Grand Junior Warden.

W. Bro. Rev. Dr. G. D. Bayne. . .as Grand Chaplain.

W. Bro. E. A. Dunlop, M.P.P as Grand Treasurer.

W. Bro. John P. Millar as Grand Secretary.

V. W. Bro. J. G. Forgie as Grand Senior Deacon.

W. Bro. Dr. A. J. Sparling as Grand Junior Deacon.

W. Bro. John H. Reeves as Grand Supt of Works.

V. W. Bro. J. C. Stewart as Grand Dir. of Cer.

Bro. R. B: Harrison as Grand Sword Bearer.

Bro. H. S. Bowden as Grand Pursuivant.

Bro. A. T. Mackie , _ . _ ,

Bro. J. R. Brownlee j ' as Grand Tylers-

Bro. F. E. Fortin

Bro. WT. D. McLaren

Bro. A. McLaren, M. D. . .

Bro. J. Harrison }>as Grand Stewards.

Bro. W. T. C. Bethel

Bro. J. C. Hunter

Bro. S. M. Snedden

Bro. W. H. Edwards as Grand Organist.

Together with Masters, Past Masters and brethren hailing
from other lodges.

The Grand Lodge was opened in ample for at three
o'clock p. m. by M. W. Bro. Jas. H. Burritt, Grand Mas-
ter, who announced that this Especial Communication of
Grand Lodge had been called to assist him in laying the
corner stone of St. Stephen's Anglican Church at Micks-
burg. in the Township of Stafford, County of Renfrew.

8 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.

The brethren acting as Grand Lodge Officers having
received the necessary directions, the Grand Lodge was
called oft, and a procession formed under the direction
of the Acting Grand Director of Ceremonies and marched
to the site in the prescribed order, taking their proper
positions at the northeast corner of the building.

The Rector of the Church, the Rev. Robert Orr, L. T.,
then read an address to the M. YV. the Grand Master, to
which the Grand Master made a suitable reply, after
which the ceremony of laying the corner stone was pro-
ceeded with in the presence of a large concourse of
people.

The Acting Grand Chaplain then asked a blessing and
the Acting Grand Superintendent of Works read the fol-
lowing scroll and deposited it in the cavity in the stone.

In the name and by the Tavor of the Great Architect
of the Universe

On the 5th day of June, A. D. 1906, A. L. 5906, and the 6th
year of the reign of our Gracious Sovereign

Gdward UTT

King of Great Britain and Ireland, and the British Dominions

beyond the seas, Defender of the Faith,

Emperor of India, etc.

His Excellency LORD GREY, being Governor-General
of Canada.

The Hon. WM. MORTIMER CLARK, K. C, being Lieut.-
Governor of Ontario.

SIR WILFRID LAURIER, being the Premier of the Dominion
of Canada.

The Hon. J. P. WHITNEY, K. C, being Premier of the
Province of Ontario.

The North Riding of the County of Renfrew, in the House of

Commons, being vacant owing to the recent death of

the late Hon. PETER WHITE, P. C,

late member.

W. Bro. E. A. DUNLOP, M.P.P. for the North Riding of the
County of Renfrew.

ESPECIAL COMMUNICATION', MICKSBURG, 5906. 9

R. W. Bro. A. S. GORRELL, M. D., D. D. G. M. for the 16th
Masonic District.

Right Rev. CHARLES HAMILTON, being Bishop of the
Diocese of Ottawa.

The Rev. ROBERT ORR, L. T., being Rector of the Parish of

Stafford.

SAMUEL ANDREWS, ESQ., being Reeve of the Township
of Stafford.

M. W. Bro. JAS. H. BURRITT, K. C, being Grand Master of
the Grand Lodge A. F. & A. M. of Canada, in the
Province of Ontario.

€ni$ Corner $tm

of St. Stephen's Church,

was laid by M. W. Bro. Jas. H. Burritt, K. C, Grand Master,

assisted by the Grand Officers and in the presence of a

large concourse of brethren and inhabitants of

the County and members of the Parish.

JOHN LEACH and GEORGE ROSS being Churchwardens.

THOS. HAWKINS, SAMUEL RATH, WM. WRIGHT, THOS.

WRIGHT, JOHN WRIGHT, EDWARD HAWKINS and

THOS. BUTTLE being the Building Committee.

JOHN P. MILLAR, Jr., Acting Grand Secretary Grand Lodge
A. F. & A. M. of Canada.

Stafford, 5th June. 1906.

The Acting Grand Treasurer then deposited the phial
containing the coins of the Dominion, together with
copies of many newspapers, in the cavity in the stone.

The Grand Wardens and the Acting Deputy Grand
Master applied the implements of their office to the stone
after it had been placed in position, and announced that
the Craftsmen had done their duty.

The Grand Master then consecrated the stone with
corn, wine and oil and pronounced it well made, truly
laid, well proven, true and trusty.

The Grand Master then invited M. \Y. Bro. \Y. R.
White, K. C, Past Grand Master, to address the assem-
bled audience, which he did.

The Grand Honors were then given, after which the
Grand Chaplain invoked a blessing, the procession then

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GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.

re-formed, the brethren repairing to the lodge room,
when the Grand Lodge was closed in ample form.

Attest :

Grand Secretary.

GRAND LODGE OF CANADA

IN THE PROVINCE OF ONTARIO.

PROCEEDINGS.

At an Especial Communication of the Grand Lodge of
A. F. & A. M. of Canada, in the Province of On-
tario, held at the Town of North Bay, on Wednes-
day, the twentieth day of June, A.D. 1906, A.L. jpo6.

M. W. Bro. Jas. H. Burritt, K.C Grand Master.

R. W. Bro. Archibald Hood as Past Grand Master.

R. W. Bro. Judge H. D. Leask as Deputy Grand Master.

R. W. Bro. A. Carmichael as Grand Senior Warden.

R. W. Bro. A. J. Young as Grand Junior Warden.

W. Bro. Rev. F. E. Pitts as Grand Chaplain.

W. Bro. C. R. Reid as Grand Treasurer.

Bro. W. I. Johnston as Grand Secretary.

W. Bro. George W. Lee as Grand Senior Deacon.

W. Bro. Arch. Foster, Jr as Grand Junior Deacon.

R. W. Bro. W. B. Saunders as Grand Supt. of Works.

Bro. S. A. Huntington as Grand Dir. of Cer.

Bro. Frank Haynes as Grand Sword Bearer.

W. Bro. D. Mitchell as Grand Pursuivant.

Bro. George Taylor

Bro. J. H. Black j

Bro. H. Trelford _ _ -

Bro. John Morris as Grand Stewards.

W. Bro. C. W. Haentschel, M.D

Bro. James E. Young

W. Bro. Evan E. Fraser, M.P.P. .as Grand Tyler.

Together with Masters, Past Masters and brethren hailing
from various lodges.

The Grand Lodge was opened in ample form at 1.30 p.
m. by M. W. Bro. Jas. H. Burritt, K. C, Grand Master,
who announced that this Especial Communication of
Grand Lodge had been called to assist him in laying the
corner stone of the North Bav Methodist Church, North
Bay.

The brethren acting as Grand Lodge Officers having
received the necessarv directions, the Grand Lodge was

12 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.

called off. a procession formed under the direction of the
Acting Grand Director of Ceremonies, and marched to
the site under prescribed order, taking their proper posi-
tions at the northeast corner of the building.

An address was then presented by Edgar Brandon,
Esq., M. D., to the M. W. the Grand Master.

North Bay, June 20th, 1906.
To J. H. Burritt, K. C, Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of
Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Canada, in the
Province of Ontario :
Most Worshipful Sir :

On behalf of the congregation and the official boards of the
North Bay Methodist Church, we have great pleasure here to-
day in welcoming you and the Order of which you are the dis-
tinguished head. We are highly honored in having the cere-
mony of laying the corner stone of our new church performed
by a gentleman so distinguished as yourself, and under the
auspices of an organization so widespread, so far reaching
and so beneficient as that of Freemasonry.

The principles for which your august body stands are the
same broad, basic, christian principles for which our church
has ever stood — The Fatherhood of God and the Brotherhood
of Man. You and your great Order are seeking to inculcate
and further that doctrine, and we are attempting, in erecting
this church, the corner stone of which you are about to lay,
to more thoroughly carry out those principles and to obey the
behests of the Great Grand Master of the Universe.

We are especially pleased to have you and the other Grand
Lodge officers with us on this interesting occasion, and we
again extend to you and your society our earnest welcome
and heartiest greetings. We congratulate you and the Ma-
sonic fraternity upon the success and usefulness of your body
in the past, and in presenting you with this address and this
silver trowel as mementoes of this event, we would express
the wish that success may be continued to you in still greater
measure and ever increasing prosperity.

Signed on behalf of the Congregation —

REV. J. W. STEWART, Pastor.

Signed on behalf of the Quarterly Board —

J. C. DETLOR, M. A., Secretary.

Signed on behalf of the Trustee Board —

EDGAR BRANDON, M. D., Secretary.

After the Grand Master's reply and the presentation
to him of a beautiful silver trowel, the ceremony of the
laying of the corner stone was proceeded with.

The Acting Grand Chaplain then asked a blessing, and
the Acting Grand Superintendent of Works read the fol-
lowing scroll and deposited it in the cavity in the stone :

ESPECIAL COMMUNICATION, RAINY RIVER, 5905. 13

Tit tne name and by the favor of the Great Architect
of tbc Universe

On the 20th day of June, A. D. 1906, A. L. 5906, and the 6th
year of the reign of our Gracious Sovereign,

Edward UTT

By the Grace of God of the United Kingdom of Great Britain

and Ireland and of the British Dominions beyond the

seas, King, Defender of the Faith, Emperor of India.

The Right Hon. EARL GREY, C. M. G., being Governor-
General of Canada.

His Honor WILLIAM MORTIMER CLARK, K. C, being
Lieut.-Governor of the Province of Ontario.

The Right Hon. SIR WILFRID LAURIER, G. C. M. G., P. C,
M. P., President of the King's Privy Council, being
Premier of the Dominion of Canada.

The Hon. J. P. WHITNEY, M.P.P., K. C., being Premier of
the Province of Ontario.

Rev. R. N. BURNS, D. D., being President of the Toronto
Conference of the Methodist Church.

Rev. J. W. STEWART, being Pastor of the North Bay
Methodist Church.

DAVID PURVIS, ESQ.. being Mayor of the Town of
North Bay.

M. W. Bro. Jas. H. BURRITT, K. C, being Grand Master of

the Grand Lodge of Canada, A. F. & A. M., in the

Province of Ontario.

R. W. Bro. JUDGE H. D. LEASK, being D. D. G. M. of the 18th
Masonic District.

this Corner Stone

Was laid by M. W. Bro. Jas. H. Burritt, K. C, Grand Master,

assisted by the Grand Lodge Officers and in the presence

of a large concourse of brethren and inhabitants

of the Town of North Bay.

Trustee Board— John Shaw, C. E., O. L. S. ; J. C. Detlor, M.A.;
James Fowler, James McCluskey, J. W. Richardson, T.
N. Colgan, T. J. Dreany, J. W. Deegan, E. C. A. Eley, Wm.
Lidkea, E. Brandon, M.D., J. Cleminson, C. Putnam and
S. Weegar.

Quarterly Board — J. C. Detlor, J. W. Richardson, E. Brandon,
M.D., James Fowler, T. N. Colgan, E. C. A. Eley, Walter
Moorehouse, J. H. Shaw, C.E., T. J. Dreany, J. W. Dee-
gon, Wm. Lidkea, W. J. Stark, Mrs. J. C. Detlor, Mrs. Jas.
Fowler. J. C. Detlor, Recording Steward ; E. Brandon,
M. D., Envelope Steward.

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GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.

Building Committee — T. N. Colgan, Chairman ; J. H. Shaw,
J. W. Richardson, C. C. Begg, J. W. Deegan, Treasurer ;
W. Martin, Jr., Secretary.

HUGH MURRAY, Grand Secretary Grand Lodge A. F. & A. M.
of Canada.
(SEAL)

North Bay, Ontario, June 20, 1906.

The Acting Grand Treasurer then deposited the phiai
containing the coins of the Dominion, together with cer-
tain newspapers and records, in the cavity of the stone.

The Grand Wardens and the Deputy Grand Master ap-
plied the implements of their office to the stone, after it
had been placed in position, and announced that the
Craftsmen had done their duty.

The Grand Master then consecrated the stone with
corn, wine and oil, and pronounced it well made, truly
laid, well proved, true and trusty.

Grand Honors were then given under the direction of
the Acting Grand Director of Ceremonies.

On the invitation of the Grand Master, R. W. Bro.
Judge H. D. Leask, Acting Deputy Grand Master, ad-
dressed the assembled audience, after which Rev. J. W.
Stewart made a fitting reply on behalf of the congrega-
tion.

The Choir then sang an anthem, after which Rev. Mr.
Stewart invited Mayor Purvis, of North Bay, to address
the assemblage.

The Acting Grand Chaplain invoked a blessing, and
the procession was re-formed, the brethren returning to
the Masonic Hall, when the Grand Lodge was closed in
due rorm.
Attest :

Grand Secretary.

GRAND LODGE OF CANADA

IN THE PROVINCE OF ONTARIO.

At the Fifty-first Annual Communication of the Grand
Lodge' of A. F. & A. M. of Canada, in the Province
of Ontario, held in the City of Toronto, commencing
on Wednesday the eighteenth day of July, A. D.
1906, A. L. 5906.

PRESENT :
THE GRAND MASTER,

M. W. Bro. James H. Burritt, K. C, on the Throne.

THE DEPUTY GRAND MASTER,

R. W. Bro. Augustus T. Freed.

R. W. Bro. W. G. Eakins as Grand Senior Warden.

R. W. Bro. H. T. White Grand Junior Warden.

R. W. Bro. Rev. F. E. Howitt Grand Chaplain.

M. W. Bro. Hon. Wm. Gibson as Grand Treasurer.

M. W. Bro. Hugh Murray Grand Secretary.

R. W. Bro. J. S. Dewar as Grand Registrar.

V. W. Bro. John G. Forgie Grand Senior Deacon.

V. W. Bro. Henry T. Smith Grand Junior Deacon.

V. W. Bro. Thos. W. Barber Grand Dir. of Cer.

V. W. Bro. Albert J. Brown Asst. Grand Dir. of Cer.

W. Bro. Geo. Nichol as Grand Sword Bearer.

R. W. Bro. J. C. Morgan as Grand Organist.

W. Bro. W. Hay as Asst. Grand Organist.

W. Bro. F. B. Kennard as Grand Supt. of Works.

R. W. Bro. H. T. Drope as Grand Pursuivant.

V. W. Bro. Thomas Pedlar )

W. Bro. S. J. Gardley > Grand Stewards.

V. W. Bro. John Smeaton \

J- £■ ?ra J**e* H- Elliott '- Grand Stand'd Bearers.

V. W . Bro. Jos. B. Pearce >

Bro. James M. Pritchard Grand Tyler.

DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS,

R. W. Bro. Geo B. Crumb Erie District No. 1

" S. E. Cornell St. Clair

" J. A. Tancock London

" L. H. Dickson South Huron

Peter McLaren North Huron

" J. R. Waddle Wilson

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R. W. Bro. W. G. Stephenson Wellington District No. 7

J. O. McGregor Hamilton 8

A. D. Knight Georgian 9

Robert McDonald Niagara 10

E. M. Carleton Toronto West " 11

Fred W. Harcourt Toronto East " 11a

J. W. Watson Ontario " 12

W. S. Herrington Frontenac " 14

W. H. Waddell St. Lawrence " 15

A. S. Gorrell Ottawa " 16

H. D. Leask Nipissing 18

A. Carmichael Muskoka " 19

John Hull Otonabee " 20

A. M. Fulton Eastern " 21

GRAXD REPRESENTATIVES FROM GRAND LODGE OF

M. W. Bro. Benjamin Allen Ireland.

R. W. Bro. R. L. Gunn British Columbia.

R. W. Bro. J. A. C. Anderson New Brunswick.

M. W. Bro. Hon. Wm. Gibson Quebec.

R. W. Bro. D. D. Campbell New South Wales.

R. W. Bro. L. Secord, M. D New Zealand.

M. W. Bro. J. H. Burritt, K. C South Australia.

R. W. Bro. Alfred E. Webster Tasmania.

R. W. Bro. A. T. Freed Alabama.

R. W. Bro. J. G. Hegler, K.C Arkansas.

M. W. Bro. A. A. Stevenson Connecticut.

M. W. Bro. Henry Robertson, K.C. .District of Columbia.

R. W. Bro. G. H. Clendennan Florida.

M. W. Bro. W. R. White, K.C Georgia.

V. W. Bro. J. K. Flock, K.C Idaho.

R. W. Bro. Abraham Shaw Illinois.

M. W. Bro. Hon. J. K. Kerr, K.C. . .Indiana.
R. W. Bro. W. G. Reid Kansas.

R. W. Bro. D. F. Macwatt, K.C Louisiana.

R. W. Bro. C. N. Postlethwaite Maine.

R. W. Bro. Aubrey White Maryland.

M. W. Bro. A. A. Stevenson Minnesota.

M. W. Bro. J. K. Kerr, K.C Missouri.

M. W. Bro. Hon. J. M. Gibson, K.C.Montana.

R. W. Bro. William Roaf Nebraska.

V. W. Bro. J. A. Cowan New Hampshire.

M. W. Bro. Hon. J. K. Kerr, K.C . . . New Jersey.

R. W. Bro. William Rea New Mexico.

M. W. Bro. Hugh Murray New York.

R. W. Bro. J. S. Dewar North Dakota.

R. W. Bro. Burley Burch Ohio.

R. W. Bro. J. G. Liddell Oklahoma.

R. W. Bro. H. A. Collins Rhode Island.

R. W. Bro. Thos. C. Macnabb South Carolina.

R. W. Bro. Jas. McLachlan Tennessee.

M. W. Bro. Hon. J. K. Kerr, K.C. . .Texas.

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GRAND REPRESENTATIVES FROM GRAND LODGE OF

M. W. Bro. Hon. J. K. Kerr, K. C. . .Utah.

R. W. Bro. S. A. Luke Vermont.

R. W. Bro. W. C. Wilkinson Washington.

M. W. Bro. J. E. Harding, K. C West Virginia.

R. W. Bro. Henry Rush Wisconsin.

M. W. Bro. A. A. Stevenson Brazil.

V. W. Bro. A. L. Malone Chili.

R. W. Bro. Geo Tait The Island of Cuba. '

R. W. Bro. W. G. Eakins Hungary.

R. W. Bro. G. G. Rowe Italy.

PAST GRAND OFFICERS.

Past Grand Masters— A. A. Stevenson, Hon. J. K. Kerr, Hugh
Murray, Henry Robertson, Hon. J. M. Gibson, W. R.
White, Hon. Win. Gibson, J. E. Harding, Benjamin Allen,
William A. Sutherland (honorary).

Past District Deputy Grand Masters — R. W. Bros. J. A. C.
Anderson, G. J. Bennett, E. B. Brown, Jos. Beck, Edward
Burns, W. F. Bald, J. C. Bartle, J. K. Bryden, C. H. Con-
nor, A. Cowan, D. D. Campbell, A. M. Cunningham, W.
Cowan, Donald Ross, J. S. Dewar, E. J. B. Duncan, E. T.
Essery, E. Fitzgerald, C. F. Farwell, James Glanville, R.
L. Gunn, W. S. Garner, J. H. A. Gould, J. A. Houston, A.
C. Hutchison, F. G. Henwood, Isaac Huber, R. R. Hopkins,
Robt. Irvine, H. J. Johnston, W. Jaques, Wm. Kennedy,

F. A. Latshaw, J. G. Liddell, John Malloy, D. F. Macwatt,
Geo. Malcolm, Curran Morrison, D. B. Miller, J. A. Mac-
fadden, T. C. McNabb, W. H. McFadden, A. McDougall,
H. A. Nicholls, John Nettleton, J. B. Nixon, J. W. Porte-
ous, H. Pringle, Wm. Roaf, A. M. Ross, James Ross, Wm.
Rea, D. Robertson, W. H. Robinson, D. B. Simpson, John
Shaw, A. Shaw, J. H. Scott, W. G. Stevenson, Geo. Somer-
ville, W. T. Toner, J. B. Tiernay, Aubrey White, J. W.
Wright, W. H. Walkey, Ed. Worth, A. F. Webster, A. J.
Whitby, James Walmsley, John Wilson, A. J. Young.

Past Grand Senior Wardens — R. W. Bros. W. G. Eakins, Allen

McLean, C. W. Postlethwaite, W. B. Race, L. Secord.
Past Grand Junior Wardens — R. W. Bros. R. V. Matthews, G.

G. Rowe, Henry Rush.

Past Grand Chaplains— R. W. Bros. W. L. Baynes-Reid, Wil-
liam Farcomb.

Past Grand Registrars — R. W. Bros. Malcolm Gibbs, H. C.
Wilkinson.

Past Grand Senior Deacons — R. W. Bro. J. Y. Egan.

Past Grand Stewards — V. W. Bros. F. Davey Diamond, W. S.
Morden.

Past Grand Organists — V. W. Bro. Raymond Walker.

Past Grand Superintendent of Works — V. W. Bro. C. F. Man-
sell.

Past Grand Standard Bearers — V. W. Bro. Robt. Cuthbert,
J. WT. Jones.

18 GRAXD LODGE OF CANADA.

Before the opening of Grand Lodge the members of
the City Council were introduced and extended a hearty
welcome to the Grand Lodge, to which the Most Wor-
shinful the Grand Master made suitable reply.

A constitutional number of Lodges being represented,
the Grand Lodge was opened in ample form at 11.30
o'clock a. m., and the Grand Chaplain implored a bless-
ing from the G. A. O. T. U. upon the proceedings.

The Worshipful Masters of the Toronto Lodges then
presented the following address of welcome :

To Most Worshipful Bro. J. H. Burritt, K. C, Grand
Master of the Grand Lodge A. F. & A. M. of Canada,
in the Province of Ontario:

Most Worshipful Sir :

On behalf of the Masons of Toronto we gladly embrace
the opportunity presented by the Fifty-first Annual Communi-
cation of Grand Lodge, to welcome you, Most Worshipful Sir,
and with you the officers and visiting members of Grand
Lodge, to our fair city.

As Masons we welcome you as our Grand Master, because
of our loyalty to Grand Lodge and the high office which you
so ably fill, but we welcome you the more because of the
genuine fraternal affection which we have learned to feel to-
wards you personally during the first year of your occupancy
of the Grand East.

A year ago, to many of us, you were more or less a stranger,
to-day we know you as a well beloved elder brother, jealous
for our welfare, tolerant of our infirmities and ever ready to
give your time and to devote your ability in aid of any lodge
and of any brother needing or seeking your assistance. The
progress made by Grand Lodge during the past year, and the
manner in which you have discharged the duties of your high
office as Grand Master, have more than justified the expecta-
tions of your brethren of Grand Lodge, to whom you have
long been known through your associations with a most diffi-
cult phase of Masonic work, as a Master Workman well
skilled in our noble art and ever devoted to the highest ideals
of Masonry. You have been faithful to the sacred trust re-
posed in you. You have been careful to safeguard the an-
cient landmarks of our Institution. You have required, as a
Master Workman should, that the work of your Craftsmen
be straight and true, but withal you have ever exhibited to-
wards your brethren that true brotherly love which is the
foundation and capstone, the cement and glory of our ancient
fraternity.

In conclusion, Most Worshipful Sir, may we express the
hope that the deliberations and labors of this communication

ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, TORONTO, 5906.

of Grand Lodge may result in a deepening and strengthening
of the Masonic spirit throughout the jurisdiction.
Signed on behalf of the brethren of Toronto

(Signed) D. D. G. M. District No. 11.
D. D. G. M. District No. 11a.
and the Masters of the 18
Lodges in Toronto.
Toronto, July 17, 1906.

To which the Grand Master made suitable reply.

COMMITTEE OX CREDENTIALS.

R. W. Bro. Wm. Roaf, Chairman of the Committee on
Credentials of representatives and proxies from lodges re-
ported that there are 390 warranted lodges on the regis-
ter ; 2^0, are represented by their duly qualified officers ;
65 are represented by proxy ; 29 are not represented by
proxy but have Past Masters present; 57 are unrepre-
sented in any way. There are 994 names registered,
having a total of 1,458 votes.

The following are the names of those present :

No. 2. Niagara, Niagara.

W. Bro. J. Dew Randall, W. M. ; W. Bros. J. G. Rous-
seaux, J. H. Brown, W. E. Lyall and J. G. Bottomley,
P. M's.

No. 3. The Ancient St. John's, Kingston.

Bro. Dr. O. W. Daley, S. W. ; W. Bros. G. W. Gaden
and Geo. Creegan, P. M's.

No. 5. Sussex, Brockville.

W. Bro. J. A. Derbyshire, W. M.
No. 6. The Barton, Hamilton.

M. W. Bro. Wm. Gibson, P. G. M. ; R. W. Bro. A. T.

Freed, W. Bros. Geo. Moore and W. B. Henderson,
P. M's.

No. 7. Union, Grimsby.

W. Bro. W. B. Calder, W. M. ; R. W. Bro. W. J. Drope,
W. Bros. A. F. Hawke, C, W. Harrison, W. F. Randall
and W. F. Clarke, P. M's.

No. 9. Union, Napanee.

W. Bro. E. J. Walters, W. M. ; R. W. Bro. W. T. Har-
rington and W. Bro. Rev. F. T. Dibb, P. M's.

No. 10. Norfolk, Simcoe.

W. Bro. W. C. Everett, W. M., and W. Bro. H. P. Innis.
P. M.

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No. 11. Moira, Belleville.

W. Bro. H. T. Ketchison, W. M. ; V. W. Bro. W. S. Mor-

den and W. Bro. John Newton, P. M's.
No. 14. True Britons, Perth.

W. Bro. W. T. Hands, W. M., and W. Bro. W. C. Me-

Ceney, P. M.
No. 15. St. George's, St. Catharines.

W. Bro. A. T. Riddell, W. M. ; R. W. Bro. C. H. Connor

and J. G. Harris, P. M's.
No. 16. St. Andrew's, Toronto.

W. Bro. A. E. Hagerman, W. M. ; Bro. J. W. Rogers, S.

W. ; R. W. Bros. Geo. Tait, W. C. Wilkinson, J. Glan-

ville, V. W. Bro. H. T. Smith, W. Bros, L. H. Luke, A.

C. Ailedge, J. T. Slater, F. M. Bell Smith, John Pear-
son, W. F. Chapman, W. F. McMaster, J. S. Lovell, A.

P. McDonald, Geo. Burch and Fred Dain, P. Ms.
No. 17. St. John's, Cobourg.

W. Bros. J. H. Davidson, W. M., and J. J. Kerr, P. M.
No. 18. Prince Edward, Picton.

W. Bro. H. E. Tobey, W. M. ; R. W. Bro. Donald Ross,

J. W. Wright, and W. Bro. G. M. Hermiston, P. M's.
No. 20. St. John's, London.

W. Bro. Thos. Rowe, W. M. ; R. W. Bro. J. A. Tancock,

P. M.
No. 22. King Solomon's, Toronto.

Bro. W. Stinson, S. W. ; R. W. Bro. Aubrey White, V.

W. Bro. Raymond Walker, W. Bros. R. Holme, W.

Anderson, John McKerracher, A. A. Davis, W. A. Lyon,

G. B. Newberry, T. Newton, W. A. Scott, W. H. Wal-

kem, N. T. Lyon, P. M's.

No. 23. Richmond, Richmond Hill.

W. Bro. T. A. Lawson, W. M. ; R. W. Bro. H. A. Nichol,
W. Bro. R. A. Farquharson, T. H. French, J. Crossley,
T. F. McMahon, P. M's.

No. 24. St. Francis, Smith's Falls.

R. W. Bro. J. A. Houston, W. Bros. G. T. Martin and
W. Hyndman, Proxy, P. M's.

No. 25. Ionic, Toronto.

W. Bro. G. H. D. Lee, W. M. ; Bro. H. N. Mowatt, J.W. ;
M. W. Bro. J. K. Kerr, R. W. Bros. G. J. Bennett, C. W.
Postlethwaite, F. W. Harcourt, W. G. Eakins, Wm.
Roaf, E. B. Brown, W. Bros. J. R. Roaf, J. A. McAndrew,
A. W. Porte, D. J. Groggin and K. J. Dunstan, P. M's.

No. 26. Ontario, Port Hope.

W. Bro. Thos. Iver. W. M.
No. 27. Strict Observance, Hamilton.

W. Bro. W. C. Breckenridge, W. M. ; R. W. Bro. R. L.

Gunn and W. Bro. J. H. Collinson.

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No. 28. Mount Zion, Kemptville.

W. Bro. W. L. Phelps, W. M.
No. 29. United, Brighton.

W. Bros. D. R. Davidson, W. M. ; C. A. Lopp, A. Burke,

B. C. Becker and G. E. Newman, P. M's.

No. 30. Composite, Whitby.

W. Bro. W. M. Pringle, W. M. ; Bros. J. J. Lynd, S. W.;
A. T. Lawlor, J. W., R. W. Bro. A. M. Ross, W. Bros. J.
S. White, P. Taylor, F. Hatch, Chas. King, W. J. H.
Richardson and A. G. Henderson, P. M's.

No. 31. Jerusalem, Bowmanville.

W. Bro. J. S. Patterson, W. M. ; R. W. Bro. D. B. Simp-
son, P. M.

No. 32. Amity, Dunnville.

W. Bro. J. A. Scholfield, A. G. W. Connolly, P. M's.

No. 33. Maitland, Goderich.

W. Bro. W. F. Gallow, W. M. ; R. W. Bro. Jos. Beck, W.
Bros. W. D. Tye, A. S. Chrystal and Geo. Porter, P. M's.

No. 34. Thistle, Amherstburg.

W. Bros. Samuel D. Johnston, W. M. ; C. M. Christian-
son, P. M.

No. 35. St. John's, Cayuga.

W. Bro. J. W. Sheppard, P. M.

No. 37. King Hiram, Ingersoll.

Bro. J. D. Coleridge, S. W.

No. 38. Trent, Trenton.

W. Bros. R. H. Spencer, Proxy ; S. B. McClung, E. E.

Ingall and W. Booth, P. M's.
No. 39. Mount Zion, Brooklin.

W. Bro. J. J. Moore, P. M.
No. 40. St. John's, Hamilton.

W. Bro. John T. Wilson. W. M. ; R. W. Bro. John Mal-

loy, W. Bros. J. W. McAllister, J. E. Riddell, J. Keith,

R. W. Bro. W. G. Reid, W. Bros. J. T. Crawford and A.

P. Nicol, P. M's.
No. 41. St. George's, Kingsville.

W. Bro. F. J. Vorden, P. M. and Proxy.
No. 42. St. George's, London.

W. Bros. A. G. Stephens, P. M., Proxy ; W. Haverson,

P. M.
No. 43. King Solomon's, Woodstock.

W. Bro. John McGachie, W. M. ; Bro. L. E. Edwards, J.
W. ; W. Bros. A. McGachie, Jas. McMahon and F. W.
Bean, P. M's.
No. 44. St. Thomas, St. Thomas.

W. Bro. A. J. Stevenson. P. M.

22 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.

No. 45. Brant, Brantford.

W. Bro. J. Heath, W. M. ; R. W. Bro. A. F. Passmore,

W. Bro. D. Hoag and S. Mudge, P. M's.
No. 46. Wellington, Chatham.

W. Bro. W. A. Hadley, W. M. ; R. W. Bros. G. B. Crumb

and T. C. McNab, P. M's.

No. 47. Great Western, Windsor.

W. Bro. E. C. Russell, W. M. ; Bros. W. N. Gatfield, S.
W., A. E. Mumby, J. W., and W. Bro. D. L. Carley, P. M.

No. 48. Madoc, Madoc.

W. Bro. Dr. S. Eagleson, W. M. ; Bro. W. J. Hill, S. W. :
W. Bro. A. H. Watson, P. M.

No. 50. Consecon, Consecon.

W. Bro. Waddell, W. M.
No. 52. Dalhousie, Ottawa.

Bro. J. W. G. Roberts, S. W. ; W. Bro. J. C. Scott and

R. W. Bro. G. S. May, P. M's.

No. 54. Vaughan, Maple.

W. Bro. J. B. McLean, W. M. ; Bros. H. C. Bailey, S.W.;
T. H. Keys, J. W. ; W. Bros. J. Kaiser, J. T. Saigeon, L.
Richardson and R. B. Orr, P. M's.

No. 55. Merrickville, Merrickville.

W. Bro. J. F. Hicks, W. M.

No. 56. Victoria, Sarnia.

W. Bros. A. E. McDonald, W. M. ; W. Bros. W. Old-
ham, A. K. Wanless and Geo. S. Mitten, P. M's.

No. 57. Harmony, Binbrook.

W. Bro. E. I. Twiss, P. M.
No. 58. Doric, Ottawa.

W. Bro. H. O. Pratt, P. M., Proxy ; R. W. Bro. S. A.

Luke and W. Bro. J. C. Bartram, P. M's.

No. 61. Acacia, Hamilton.

W. Bro. W. H. Wardrope, W. M. ; Bro. E. E. Linger, S.
W. ; M. W. Bro. Hugh Murray, R. W. Bro. R. V. Mat-
thews, W. Bros. Lyman Lee, F. H. Yapp and S. A. Mor-
gan, P. M's.

No. 62. St. Andrew's, Caledonia.

V. W. Bro. Jas. Old, P. M., Proxy ; W. Bro. E. T. Sea-
ton, P. M.

No. 63. St. John's, Carleton Place.

W. Bro. Geo. H. Findlay, W. M. ; R. W. Bro. A. S. Gor-
rell and W. Bro. D. H. Mcintosh, P. M's.

No. 64. Kilwinning", London.

W. Bro. J. E. Kays. W. M. : W. Bros. A. D. Hodgins, N.
A. Buchner and J. H. Flock, P. M's.

ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, TORONTO, 5906. 23:

No. 65. Rehoboam, Toronto.

W. Bro. J. W. Payne, W. M. • W. Bros. M. Gibbs, R. C.

Harris, Andrew Park, W. J. Graham, R. W. Clewlo, W.

H. Blight, Wm. Bain, G. R. Vanzant, E. N. Briggs, Wm.

Crichton, G. H. Mitchell, P. M's.
No. 68. St. John's, Ingersoll.

W. Bro. J. C. Hegler, P. M., Proxy.
No. 69. Stirling, Stirling.

R. W. Bro. John Shaw, W. M. ; W. Bro. J. Bart. Hallo-
well, P. M.
No. 72. Alma, Gait.

W. Bro. Finlay Smith, W. M. ; R. W. Bro. J. W. Porte-
ous, W. Bro. C. R. Despard, P. M's.

No. 73. St. James, St. Mary's.

W. Bros. A. Willodd, W. M. ; W. Bros. Jas. Chalmers,

H. A. L. White, A. C. Jackson, J. G. Constable, W. T.

Land and J. A. McDonald, P. M's.
No. 74. St. James, Bethel.

W. Bros. S. D. Walker, W. M., and R. Edwards, P. M.
No. 75. St. John's, Toronto.

W. Bros. R. G. Gladman, W. M. ; J. G. Boyce, H. S.
King, J. H. McKinnon, C. E. Howarth, J. Ewen, Alex.
Fraser, D. Chisholm, E. A. Matthews, Spencer Love
and R. B. Harcourt, P. M's.

No. 76. Oxford, Woodstock.

W. Bro. F. H. Down, W. M., and W. A. Kairn, P. M.

No. 77. Faithful Brethren, Lindsay.

M W. Bro. J. E. Harding, P. M.

No. 78. King Hiram, Tilsonburg.

W. Bro. A. E. Raynes, P. M., Proxy.

No. 83. Beaver, Strathroy.

W. Bro. Rev. W. T. Cluff, W. M.

No. 84. Clinton, Clinton.

W. Bro. R. A. Bartin, P. M.

No. 86. Wilson, Toronto.

W. Bro. Dr. W. P. Thompson, W. M. ; Bro. J. S. Sim-
mons, J. WT. ; R. W. Bro. E. M. Carlton, W. Bros. Henry
Sheard, F. H. Herbert, Alex. Patterson, R. Segsworth,
J. W. Johnston, Geo. Moir, J. A. Carreth, S. N. Hughes,
R. T. Condy and John Akers, P. M's.

No. 87. Markham Union, Markham.

W. Bros. Jas. Malcolm, W. M. ; J. B. Gould, Jesse
Noble. F. A. Reesor, G. A. M. Davidson and R. A.
Mason, P. M's.

No. 88. St. George's Owen Sound.

W. Bro. A. L. Danard, W. M. ; W. Bro. J. McLauchan,
H. N. Little, Alan Cameron and J. M. Campbell, P. M's.

24 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.

No. 90. Manito, Collingwood.

W. Bro. A. H. Johnson, W. M. ; M. W. Bro. Henry
Robertson, R. W. Bros. A. D. Knight, John Nettleton
and W. T. Toner, P. M's.

No. 91. Colborne, Colborne.

W. Bro. H. W. Dudley, W. M. ; Bro. H. S. Keys, S. W. ;
W. Bro. W. G. Neill, F. C. Webb, W. Bellamy, F. O. Mc-
Glennon, Jas. Cochrane, V. G. Cornwall, P. M's.

No. 92. Cararaqui, Kingston.

W. Bro. J. R. Smeaton, W. M. ; R. W. Bros. Geo. Somer-

ville, A. Shaw and W. Bro. E. S. Boyden, P. M's.
No. 93. Northern Light, Kincardine.

W. Bro. Wm. Hay, W. M. ; R .W. Bro. J. H. Scott, P.M.
No. 94. St. Mark's, Port Stanley.

W. Bro. J. H. Courtney, W. M.
No. 96. Corinthian, Barrie.

W. Bro. D. Ross, W. M. ; R. W. Bros. D. F. Macwatt, A.

Cowan and W. Bro. J. C. Irwin, P. M's.
No. 97. Sharon, Queensville.

W. Bro. W. G. Kell, W. M. ; W. Bro. J. T. Powers, P.M.
No. 98. True Blue, Bolton.

W. Bros. J. A. Slade, W. M., and W. T. Harkell, P. M.
No. 99. Tuscan, Newmarket.

W. Bro. P. Morgan, W. M. ; W. Bros. A. E. Coombs, W.

Aylesworth, P. T. Lee, A. Webb and P. J. Anderson,

P. M's.
No. 100. Valley, Dundas.

W. Bro. J. Bibby. W. M. ; R. W. Bro. F. A. Latshaw and

W. Bro. W. H. Bates, P. M's.
No. 101. Corinthian, Peterboro.

W. Bros. W. H. Bradburn, W. M. ; D. Walker and R. E.

Wood, P. M's.
No. 103. Maple Leaf, St. Catharines.

R. W. Bro. B. J. Leubsdorf, P. M., Proxy ; R. W. Bro.

H. J. Johnston and W. Bro. E. N. Potter, P. M's.
No. 104. St. John's, Norwich.

W. Bros. C. G. Hewlett. P. M. and W. M. ; Dr. A. S.

Ellis, P. M.
No. 105. St. Mark's, Niagara Falls South.

R. W. Bro. W. D. Garner, P. M.
No. 106. Burford, Burford.

Bro. Frank Leigh, S. W. ; W. Bro. R. Gaul and W. K.

Muir, P. M's.
No. 107. St. Paul's, Lambeth.

W. Bros. J. C. Love and D. B. Burch, P. M's.
No. 108. Blenheim, Princeton.

W. Bros. F. Vickert, W. M., and Jas. Smiley, P. M.

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No. 109. Albion, Harrowsmith.

W. Bro. G. S. Stewart, W. M.
No. 113. Wilson, Waterford.

R. W. Bro. James Ross, P. M., Proxy.
No. 114. Hope, Port Hope.

W. Bro. E. Tope, W. M.
No. 115. Ivy, Beamsville.

W. Bro. G. S. Karr, W. M., and Bro. W. D. Fairbrother,

S. W.
No. 116. Cassia, Thedford.

W. Bro. W. J. Bailey, W. M.
No. 120. Warren, Fingal.

W. Bros. Geo. E. Norman. Proxy ; Fred. Guest, P. M.
No. 121. Doric, Brantford.

R. W. Bro. J. G. Liddell, Proxy ; R. W. Bro. L. Secord
and W. Bro. W. H. Inglis, P. M's.
No. 122. Renfrew, Renfrew.

Bros. W. J. Acton, S. W. ; John Conley, J. W., and W.

Bro. H. Cooligan, P. M.
No. 123. The Belleville, Belleville.

W. Bro. S. A. Gardner, W. M. ; R. W. Bro. H. Pringle,

P. M.
No. 125. Cornwall, Cornwall.

W. Bros. W. H. Mavwood. W. M., and A. E. McLean,

P. M.
No. 127. Franck, Frankford.

W. Bro. W. C. Bull, W. M.
No. 128. Pembroke, Pembroke.

Bro. H. S. Bowden, J. W. : M. W. Bros. Jas. H. Burritt

and W. R. White, V. W. Bro. J. G. Forgie, W. Bros. J.

H. Leach, R. W. Kenning and Alex. Morris, P. M's.
No. 129. The Rising Sun, Aurora.

W. Bros. F. Baldwin, Proxy ; W. H. Birchard, H. J.

Charles, D. A. Radcliffe, F. T. Bavill, W. J. Stevenson

and E. Braund, P. M's.
No. 131. St. Lawrence, Southampton.

W. Bro. Jas. Dundas, Proxy, and W. Bro. P. J. Scott,

Donald Ross and K. Montgomery, P. M's.
No. 133. Lebanon Forest, Exeter.

R. W. Bro. L. H. Dickson, P. M., Proxy ; W. Bro. W. J.

Hearman, W. M.
No. 135. St. Clair, Milton.

W. Bro. J. W. Crozier, W. M. ; W. Bro. Jas. A. Fraser

and J. H. Peacock, P. M's.
No. 136. Richardson, Stouffville.

Bros. L. B. Forsyth, S. W. ; W. A. Sangster, J. W. ; W.

Bros. A. P. Bruce and R. P. Coulson, P. M's.

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No. 137. Pythagoras, Meaford.

W. Bro. F. H. Finlay; Bros. J. A. Cornwall, S. W. ; J. S.

Jordan, J. W. ; W. Bro. F. A. Clarke, P. M.
No. 139. Lebanon, Oshawa.

W. Bro. W. E. N. Sinclair, W. M.
No. 140. Malahide, Aylmer.

W. Bro. E. E. C. Kilmer, Proxy.
No. 142. Excelsior, Morrisburg.

W. Bros. J. A. Barkley, W. M., and W. K. Farley, P. M.
No. 143. Friendly Brothers, Iroquois.

W. Bro. F. W. Hare, W. M.
No. 144. Tecumseh, Stratford.

Bros. H. H. Monteith, S. W. ; R. J. Stevenson, J. W. ;

R. W. Bro. Geo. Malcolm, W. Bros. C. McCallum and J.

P. Rankin, P. M's.
No. 146. Prince of Wales, Newburgh.

W. Bros. F. G. Miller, W. M. ; R. W. Longmore and

Robt. Guy, P. M's.
No. 147. Mississippi, Almonte.

W. Bro. J. H. Kelly, P. M. and W. M.
No. 148. Civil Service, Ottawa.

W. Bro. A. F. Phillips, W. M. ; W. Bros. W. Rowen and

L. W. Coutlee, P. M's.
No. 149. Erie, Port Dover.

W. Bro. F. M. Bond. P. M., Proxy ; R. W. Bros. J. R.

Waddle and Dr. Wm. Kennedy, P. M's.
No. 151. The Grand River, Berlin.

W. Bros. D. W. Houston. W. M., and J. H. Landreth,

P. M.
No. 153. Burns. Wyoming.

\Y. Bro. W. B. Jones. W. M.
No. 154. Irving, Lucan.

W. Bro. E. A. Preston. W. M. ; Bro. J. S. Wren, S. W. ;

W. Bros. Rev. H. A. Thomas, T. D. Orme and C. C.

Hodgins, P. M's.
No. 155. Peterborough, Peterborough.

Bro. J. Jeffries, S. W. : R. W. Bros. W. H. Walkey, H.

Rush and W. Bro. R. W. McFadden, P. M's.
No. 156. York. Eglinton.

W. Bro. W. J. Douglas. W. M. ; Bro. R. Ferguson, S.

W. ; W. Bro. R. W. Hull, D. Robertson, Wm. Duncan,

A. J. Brown. R. J. Gilbert, C. H. Brown, W. S. Dalby

and C. C. Innis, P. M's.
No. 157. Simpson, Newboro.

W. Bros. G. S. Johnston, W. M., and J. R. Dargavel, P.M.
No. 158. Alexandria, Oil Springs.

W. Bro. A. W. Parks. P. M.. Proxy.

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No. 159. uoodwood, Richmond.

W. Bro. Robt. Richardson, W. M.
No. 161. Percy, Warksworth.

W. Bro. R. B. Dawson, W. M., and R. W. Bro. F. Glover,

P. M.
No. 162. Forest, Wroxeter.

W. Bros. R. B. Harris, W. M. ; R. Miller, P. M.
No. 164. Star in the East, Wellington.

W. Bros. D. A. Preston, W. M., and W. J. Geron, P. M.
No. 165. Burlington, Burlington.

W. Bro. W. H. Easterbrook, P. M. and Proxy.
No. 166. Wentworth, Stony Creek.

W. Bro. A. E. Walker, W. M. ; R. W. Bro. Rev. F. E.

Howitt, P. M.
No. 168. Merritt, Welland.

W. Bros. W. H. Crow, W. M., and B. A. Patterson, P.M.
No. 169. Macnab, Port Colborne.

W. Bro. C. D. Winn. P. M.
No. 170. Britannia, Seaforth.

W. Bro. W. J. Moffat, W. M.
No. 172. Ayr, Ayr.

W. Bro. R. Anderson, P. M., Proxy.
No. 177. The Builders, Ottawa.

W. Bro. F. G. Wait, W. M. ; R. W. Bro. Win. Rea, P. M.
No. 178. Plattsvil.le, Plattsville.

W. Bros. J. Bristow, W. M., and A. Calder, P. M!
No. 180. Speed, Guelph.

W. Bro. T. C. Rundle, W. M. ; R. W. Bro. W. G. Steven-
son and W. Bro. H. K. Maitland, P. M's.
No. 181. Oriental, Port Burwell.

W. Bro. Wm. Backhouse, W. M.
No. 186. Plantagenet, Plantagenet.

W. Bro. M. W. Sheppard, P. M. and Proxy.
No. 190. Belmont, Belmont.

W. Bro. D. Lawson, P. M. and Proxy.
No. 192. Orillia, Orillia.

W. Bro. J. H. Sheppard.
No. 193. Scotland, Scotland.

W. Bros. J. H. Mcllwraith, W. M., and W. E. Hookeiv

P. M.
No. 194. Petrolea, Petrolea.

W. Bro. B. B. Corey, W. M.
No. 195. The Tuscan, London.

W. Bros. S. J. Radcliffe and H. C. McBride, P. M's.

28 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.

No. 196. Madawaska, Arnprior.

W. Bro. H. W. W. Gardner, P. M.

No. 197. Saugeen, Walkerton.

W. Bro. H. Courtney, W. M.

No. 201. Leeds, Gananoque.

W. Bros. T. M. Cornett, Proxy ; R. G. Graham, F. J. Skin-
ner, P. M's.

No. 203. Irvine, Elora.

W. Bro. W. A. Kerr, W. M. ; R. W. Bro. E. Burns, N.

McMurchy and S. Wissler, P. M's.
No. 205. New Dominion, New Hamburg.

W. Bro. S. C. Holley, W. M. ; Bro. R. Puddecombe, S.

W. ; W. Bros. S. G. Holley, J. Smith, R. G. Kerr and

Jas. Barber, P. M's.
No. 209a. St. John's, London.

W. Bro. Wm. J. Smith, W. M.
No. 212. Elysian, Garden Island.

W. Bro. Anthony Malone, P. M.
No. 215. Lake, Ameliasburg.

W. Bro. S. D. Noxon, P. M., Proxy.
No. 216. Harris, Orangeville.

R. W. Bro. Robert Irvine, Proxy.
No. 217. Frederick, Delhi.

W. Bros. G. W. Graham and W. H. Whiteside, P. M's.
No. 218. Stevenson, Toronto.

Bro. Frank Hague, J. W. ; M. W. Bro. A. A. Stevenson,

V. W. Bro. R. Cuthbert, W. Bros. Ed. Egan, W. H.

Hutchison, J. W. Jones, J. H. Horswell and James Bar-

rie, P. M's.
No. 219. Credit, Georgetown.

W. Bros. Jas. Xewton, E. Finlav and J. B. McLeod,

P. M's.
No. 220. Zeredatha, Uxbridge.

W. Bro. Geo. H. Nix. W. M. ; Bro. W. S. Ormiston, J.

W. ; R. W. Bro. J. H. Gould. W. Bros. D. A. Clarke, L.

M. Nutting, S. B. Todd. W. Hoge, J. A. Purdy, M. H.
Crosley and W. W. Johnston, P. M's.
No. 221. Mountain, Thorold.

W. Bro. S. J. Gartley, W. M. ; Bro. D. Laughlin, J. W. ;

R. W. Bro. Wm. Bald, W. Bros. R. G. Hoover and Wm.

McGill, P. M's.
No. 222. Mormora, Marmora.

W. Bro. H. Wiggins, W. M. ; Bro. J. A. Lamb, S. W.
No. 223. Norwood, Norwood.

W. Bro. S. P. Ford and V. W. Bro. J. B. Pearce.
No. 224. Zurich, Hensall.

Bro. J. McArthur, S. W., and W. Bro. W. M. Doig, P. M.

ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, TORONTO, 5906. -29

No. 225. Bernard, Listowel.

W. Bro. John Roger, W. M. ; R. W. Bro. D. D. Campbell,

W. Bros. Wm. Irving, J. J. Foster, F. B. Bluett and M.

McD. Fleming, P. M's.
No. 228.. Prince Arthur, Odessa.

W. Bro. A. M. Caton, W. M.
No. 229. Ionic, Brampton.

R. W. Bro. W. H. McFadden, Proxy, and W. Bro. A. Mor-
ton, P. M.
No. 230. Kerr, Barrie.

R. W. Bro. J. C. Morgan, W. Bros. J. H. Neelands and

W. J. Hallett, P. M's.
No. 231. Lodge of Fidelity, Ottawa.

W. Bro. Duncan Brown, W. M.
No. 232. Cameron, Dutton. (

W. Bro. J. R. Patton, W. M. : W. Bros. R. Jordan and

W. H. Barnum, P. M's.
No. 233. Doric, Parkhill.

W. Bros. W. Magladery, W. M., and E. H. Begg, P. M.
No. 234. Beaver, Clarksburg.

W. Bro. J. H. Dickson, P. M.. Proxy.
No. 235. Aldworth, Paisley.

W. Bro. F. E. Sheppard, P. M.. Proxy ; R. W. Bro. P.

McLaren, P. M.
No. 236. Manitoba, Cookstown.

W. Bro. A. McKay,. P. M.
No. 237. Vienna, Vienna.

W. Bro. S. S. Clutton, P. M.
No. 238. Havelock, Watford.

W. Bro. F. B. Kenward, W. M. and P. M.
No. 239. Tweed, Tweed.

W. Bro. C. W. Huyck, P. M.
No. 242. Macoy, Mallorytown.

W. Bro. Gilbert Root, W. M.
No. 243. St. George, St. George.

W. Bro. W. A. Saas, W. M. ; W. Bros. J. P. Lawrason,

J. H. Fleming, S. G. Robinson and J. Vanatter, P. M's.

No. 245. Tecumseh, Thamesville.

W. Bro. E. F. Best, W. M. ; R. W. Bro. E. D. Worth, W.
Bros. R. N. Fraser and R. Pye, P. M's.

No. 247. Ashlar, Toronto.

W. Bro. J. D. Bailey, W. M. ; M. W. Bro. Benj. Allen,
R. W. Bros. A. F. Webster, J. S. Dewar, Rev. W. Farn-
combe, C. Morrison, W. Bros. W. H. Best, H. C. Fair-
weather, N. R. Miller. H. B. Howson, J. F. Donaldson
and Thos. Reid, P. M's.

30 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.

No. 249. Caledonian, Midland.

W. Bro. John Wilkinson, P. M.
No. 253. Minden, Kingston.

W. Bro. Freeman Waugh, W. M.
No. 254. Clifton, Niagara Falls.

R. W. Bro. J. C. Bartle, W. Bros. F. J. Gribble and F.

W. Griffiths, P. M's.
No. 257. Gait, Gait.

W. Bro. Geo. Nichol, W. M. ; Bros. J. H. Cowan, S. W. ;

J. H. Hancock, J. W. ; R. W. Bro. Wm. Cowan, P. M.
No. 258. Guelph, Guelph.

W. Bro. W. A. Mahony, W. M. ; R. W. Bro. A. McLean,

W. Bro. F. W. Rundle and R. McHowey, P. M's.
No. 259. Springfield, Springfield.

W. Bros. Geo. Stewart and Geo. Muller, P. M's.
No. 260. Washington, Petrolea.

W. Bros. H. Barrington. W. M., and S. McWater, P. M.
No. 262. Harriston, Harriston.

W. Bro. A. Fisher, W. M. ; Bro. J. A. Copland. J. W. ;

W. Bros. E. W. Lambert, A. F. Ballins, F. M. Copland

and Jas. Smith, P. M's.
No. 263. Forest, Forest.

W. Bro. James Brand, W. M.
No. 264. Chaudiere, Ottawa.

W. Bro. Robt. McCracken, W. M.
No. 265. Patterson, Thornhill.

Bro. J. W. Cousins, S. W. ; W. Bro. Geo. Fisher and J.

Baxter, P. M's.
No. 266. Northern Light, Stayner.

W. Bro. Rev. Coburn, W. M.
No. 267. Parthenon, Chatham.

W. Bro. J. M. Pike, W. M.
No. 268. Verulam, Bobcaygeon.

W. Bro. A. Hurchmer, W. M.
No. 269. Brougham Union, Claremount.

Bro. A. B. Douswell. J. W. ; W. Bros. J. Douglas, D. W.

Ferrier, E. J. Walsh, R. Brodie, R. E. Forsyth, A. E.

Major. W. J. Gregg. R. W. Ward, D. R. Beaton, F. A.

Beaton, R. J. Price and S. B. Lynde, P. M's.
No. 270. Cedar, Oshawa.

W. Bro. E. W. Drew, W. M. and P. M.
No. 271. Wellington, Erin.

W. Bros. J. W. Faulkner, R. Jones and Allan Rovce,
P. M's.
No. 272. Seymour, Ancaster.

W. Bro. G. H. Itfunro, W. M. ; Bros. C. Fortune, S. W. ;
J. D. Dunn, J. W. ; W. Bro. John Pickard, P. M.

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No. 274. Kent, Blenheim.

W. Bro. Theo Pickering, W. M. ; W. Bro. R. M. Thomp-
son, P. M.

No. 277. Seymour, Port Dalhousie.

W. Bro. Thos. Johnston, W. M.

No. 279. New Hope, Hespeler.

W. Bro. A. Jordan. W. M. ; W. Bros. J. Jardine. W.
Renwick, W. H. Hearn, R. G. Scott, P. Jardine and
John Stark, P. M's.

Mo. 282. Lome, Glencoe.

W. Bro. D. Henderson, proxy, and W. Bro. W. K. Fou-

car, P. M.
No. 283. Eureka, Belleville.

\Y. Bro. C. M. Sulman, W. M. ; V. W. Bro. F. D. Dia-
mond, P. M.
No. 284. St. John's, Brussels.

W. Bro. James Ballantyne, W. M.
No. 285. Seven Star, Alliston.

W. Bro. H. Norris, P. M., proxy.
No. 286. Wingham Wingham.

W. Bros. H. J. Bell. W. M., and John Ritchie, P. M.
No. 287. Shuniah, Port Arthur.

W. Bro. F. B. Allen, W. M.
No. 289. Doric, Lobo.

W. Bros. D. A. Graham and J. D. Dewar, P. M's.
No. 290. Leamington, Leamington.

W. Bro. Thos. Rowley. W. M., and R. W. Bro. R. Hil-

liard, P. M.
No. 291. Dufferin, W. Flamboro.

W. Bro. J. K. Minchin. W. M. ; R. W. Bro. F. A. Latshaw

and W. Bro. David Bell, P. M's.
No. 292. Robertson, King.

W. Bros. G. R. Egan, W. M., and A. D. Carley, P. M.
No. 294. Moore, Courtright.

R. W. Bro. D. B. Miller, proxy.
No. 295. Conestoga, Drayton.

V. W. Bro. W. H. Smith, proxy.

Mo. 296. Temple, St. Catharines.

Bro. C. Brown, J. W. : R. W. Bro. D. Robertson, W.
Bros. C. J. Lovelace, J. Henderson, E. F. Dwyer, P. M's

No. 297. Preston, Preston.

W. Bro. J. A. Hallman. W. M. ; R. W. Bro. D. B. Miller.

P. M.
Mo. 299. Victoria, Centreville.

W. Bro. Win. H. Aylesworth, W. M.

32 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.

No. 300. Mount Olivet, Thorndale.

W. Bro. F. W. McCutcheon. W. M. ; W. Bros. R. L.

Guest and J. L. Guest, P. M's.
No. 302. St. David's, St. Thomas.

W. Bro. E. W. Honsinger, W. M.
No. 303. Blyth, Blyth.

R. W. Bro. J. B. Tiernay, P. M.
No. 304. Minerva, Stroud.

W. Bro. J. F. Ardill, W. M.
No. 305. Humber, Weston.

W. Bro. W. H. Gemmal. W. M. ; W. Bros. W. Welby, J.

Gardhouse, Jacob Bull and Win. C. Burrage, P. M's.
No. 306. Durham, Durham.

W. Bros. W. E. Brooker, W. M., and Arthur Guir, P. M.
No. 307. Arkona, Arkona.

W, Bros. Frank Crawford, W. M., and H. J. Brander, P.M.
No. 309. Morning Star, Smith's Hill.

W. Bro. Alex. Robertson, W. M.
No. 311. Blackwood Woodbridge.

W. Bro. A. Mavnard. W. M. ; Bro. J. C. Smith, J. W. ;.

W. Bro. F. A. Agar, P. M.
No. 312. Pnyx, Wallaceburg.

W. Bro. R. J. Watts, W. M.
No. 313. Clementi, Lakefield.

R. W. Bro. John Hull, proxy.
No. 314. Blair, Palmerston.

Bro. W. McEwen. S. W.
No. 316. Doric, Toronto.

W. Bro. J. Woodland, W. M. : Bros. Carr Simpson, S.

W. ; W. F. Belger. J. W. ; W. Bros. H. Leason, T. New,

J. A. Corsan, W. F. Tasker, J. E. Cook, W. McCartney,

A. Pearson, H. A. Collins, B. N. Davis and A. M. Brown,

P. M's.
No. 318. Willmott, Baden.

W. Bro. T. Holwell. proxy, P. M.
No. 319. Hiram, Hagersville.

R. W. Bro. R. McDonald, P. M., proxy.
No. 320. Chesterville Chesterville.

Bro. G. H. Steer. J. W. ; R. W. Bro. A. M. Fulton, D. D„

G. M.
No. 322. North Star, Owen Sound.

W. Bro. John A. Richardson. W. M. ; W. Bros. W. A.

Bishop, J. Miller, W. H. Wright and Henry Wright, Jr.,

P. M's.
No. 323. Alvinston, Alvinston.

W. Bro. R. M. E. McDearmid, W. M

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No. 324. Temple, Hamilton.

V. W. Bro. Thomas Pedler, P. M.
No. 325. Orono, Orono.

W. Bros. Joseph Henry, W. M. ; T. W. Leggatt and
John Davy, P. M's.

No. 326. Zetland, Toronto.

W. Bro. W. M. Dranfield, W. M. ; Bros. D. G. Sturrock,
S. W. ; W. C. Hall, J. W. ; M. W. Bro. W. A Sutherland,
R. W. Bro. J. B. Nixon, W. Bros. Chris. Hohl, John Bas-
tedo, Thos. McQuillan, H. A. Taylor, J. B. Hay, M. Cock-
burn, C. F. Mansell, J. H. McNab, Jas. Heywood, W. J.
L. Anderson, W. C. Hall, A. Stewart, O. F. Price, E. W.
Klotz, Geo. Fierheller and C. A. D. Brown, P. M's.

No. 327. The Hammond, Wardsville.

W. Bro. R. Wehlan, W. M.
No. 329. King Solomon's, Jarvis.

R. W. Bro. W. Jacques, P. M., proxy.
No. 330. Corinthian, London East.

W. Bros. R. Johnston, W. M., and A. H. Brenner, P. M.
No. 331. Fordwich, Fordwich.

W. Bro. A. C. Hutchinson, P. M.
No. 332. Stratford, Stratford.

\V. Bro. F. B. Deacon, W. M. ; Bros. A. Knetchell, S. W.;

W. J. Clark, J. W. ; R. W. Bro. J. A. McFadden, W.

Bros. W. G. Irwin, A. Tilley, D. G. Robertson and R. M.

Cassells, P. M's.

No. 333. Prince Arthur, Flesherton.

W. Bros. John Wright, proxy, and F. Hicking, P. M.

No. 334. Prince Arthur, Arthur.

W. Bros. W. S. Buschlin, W. M., and Geo. Hudson, P.M.

No. 336. Highgate, Highgate.

W. Bro. J. W. Raycroft, W. M., and G. W. Moody, P. M.

No. 338. Dufferin, Wellandport.

Bro. R. J. Gracey, J. W.; W. Bros. J. S. Cohoe, J. Stew-
ard, N. Shapley, J. R. Goring and H. Gracey, P. M's.

No. 339. Orient, Toronto.

W. Bro. Ed. Mack, W. M. ; R. W. Bro. F. G. Henwood,
W. Bros. Geo. Moore. A. Gillies, F. H. Anderson, James
Hewitt, B. Cams, H. Mack, J. W. Thompson, J. McFar-
lane, Ira Bates, G. N. Ferrier and A. B. Crosby, P. M's.

Bruce, Tiverton.

F. Fawcett, W. M. ; W. Bro. J. M. Bowie,

Georgina Toronto.

B. Murray, W. M. ; R. W. Bro. H. T. White,
Lavery, P. M's.

No. 341.

W.

Bro.

C

P.

M.

No. 343.

W.

Bro.

C,

W.

Bro.

C.

34 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.

No. 344. Merrill, Dorchester Station.

W. Bro. C. A. Hunt, W. M.

No. 345. Nilestown, Nilestown.

W. Bros. F. Burton. W. M., and Donald Fraser, P. M.

No. 346. The Occident, Toronto.

W. Bro. J. M. Marks, W. M. ; R. W. Bro. E. J. B. Dun-
can, W. Bros. W. W. Barber, G. V. Foster, J. S. Wil-
liams, Fred. Prince, W. J. King. H. G. Brown, Alf. Cur-
ran and John Muir, P. M's.

No. 347. Mercer, Fergus.

W. Bro. T. N. Wansborough, P. M.
No. 348. Georgian, Penetanguishene.

W. Bro. Geo. Robinson. W. M.
No. 352. Granite, Parry Sound.

R. W. Bro. A. J. Whitby, W. M.
No. 354. Brock, Cannington.

W. Bro. Thos. Foster, P. M., proxy.
No. 356. River Park, Streetsville.

W. Bro. M. S. Mercer, W. M.
No. 357. Waterdown, Millgrove.

Bro. j. A. Vann, J. W. ; R. W. Bro. J. O. McGregor, P.M.
No. 359. Vittoria, Vittoria.

Bro. A. H. Smith, J. W.
No. 360. Muskoka, Bracebridge.

W. Bro. H. Bird. W. M. ; R. W. Bro. I. Huber, W. Bros.

T. B. Warne, Jas. Whitten, P. A. Smith and Richard

Miles, P. M's.
No. 361. Waverley, Guelph.

W. Bro. W. A. Clark, P. M., proxy.
No. 362. Maple Leaf, Tara.

Bro. W. C. Croome, J. W.
No. 367. St. George, Toronto.

W. Bro. R. W. Brennan, W. M. ; Bro. Wm. Connor, J.

W. ; W. Bros. J. Drew, A. G. Harwood, W. J. Guy, A. E.

Gault, F. Denton, S. Nelson and J. Saunders, P. M.

No. 368. Salem, Brockville.

W. Bro. E. A. Guger, P. M., proxy.
No. 369. Mimico, Lambton Mills.

W. Bros. A. D. Rice, P. M., proxy ; A. McKinnon, R. A.

Montgomery. J. T. Gilmore, E. Bull, J. G. Musson and

W. R. Gray. P. M's.
No. 371. Prince of Wales, Ottawa.

W. Bro. E. J. Shane. W. M. : R. W. Bro. John Wilson

and W. Bro. Northwood, P. M's.
No. 372. Palmer, Bridgeburg.

W. Bro. F. T. Patterson. W. M.

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No. 373. Copestone, Welland.

W. Bro. Rev. Gabriel Johnston, W. M. ; W. Bro. G. H.

Pettit and E. P. Robins, P. M.
No. 374. Keene. Keene.

W. Bro. John Bushell and V. W. Bro. J. McNeill, P. Ms.
No. 376. Unity, Huntsville.

W. Bros. S. A. Hutchinson, W. M. ; J. B. Reece, J. E.

Fisher and D. M. Grant, P. M's.
No. 377. Lome, Shelburne.

W. Bro. J. A. Mills. W. M. ; Bro. Jas. Higgins, S. W.
No. 378. King Solomon's, London West.

W. Bro. J. T. McDougald, W. M. ; R. W. Bro. E. T. Es-

sery, W. Bros. W. J. Element, R. Oise and Geo. Shil-

son, P. M's.
No. 379. Middlesex, Bryanston.

W. Bro. W. A. Roberts, W. M.
No. 380. Union, London.

W. Bros. E. S. Crawford, W. M. ; W. T. Davidson and

B. Noble, P. M's.
No. 382. Doric, Hamilton.

\Y. Bro. C. M. Sinclair, W. M. ; Bros. J. W. Harvey, J.

W. ; F. S. Corson, S. W. ; Geo. H. Lannigan, T. Smith,

A. B. Clark, P. M's.
No. 383. Henderson, Winchester.

W. Bro. Salem Coons, P. M., proxy, and S. S. Reveler,

P. M's.
No. 384. Alpha, Toronto.

W. Bro. R. A. Porter, W.M. ;' Bros. W. C. Scully, S. W.;

R. W. Rogers, J. W. ; W. Bros. D. Gray, J. Larch, S.

Hobbs, F. E. Luke and R. R. Thompson, P. M's.

No. 385. Spry, Beeton.

W. Bro. A. R. Mills, W. M. ; Bro. H. F. Moore, S. W. ;
R. W. Bro. Geo. Crystal, P. M.

No. 386. McColl, West Lome.

W. Bro. D. M. Leitch, W. M.
No. 389. Crystal Fountain, North Augusta.

W. Bro. W. H. Waddell, P. M., proxy.
No. 390. Florence, Florence.

W. Bro. D. E. McDonald, P. M.
No. 391. Howard, Ridgetown.

R. W. Bro. J. A. C. Anderson, P. M., proxy.
No. 393. Forest, Chesley.

W. Bro. W. S. Ross, P. M.
No. 394. King Solomon, Thamesford.

W. Bros. Thos. Abbott, W. M. F. Patterson, J. F. Lloyd

and R. F. O'Neil, P. M's.

36 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.

No. 395. Parvain, Comber.

W. Bro. A. J. Brown. P. ML, proxy.
No. 396. Cedar, Wiarton.

R. W. Bro. Jas. Walmsley, P. M., proxy ; W. Bros. R.

A. Watt and S. J. Cameron, P. M's.
No. 397. Leopold, Brigden.

W. Bro. W. J. Neil.. W. M.
No. 400. Oakville, Oakville.

R. W. Bro. W. H. Robinson, P. M. ; W. Bro. W. A. Chis-
holm, P. M., proxy.
No. 403. Windsor, Windsor.

W. Bro. A. Miers, W. M. : Bros. A. D. Bowlby, S. W. ;
H. D. Drake, J. W. ; W. Bros. F. P. Garvin, R. H. Revell
and C. Kaller, P. M's.

No. 405. Mattawa, Mattawa.

W. Ero. C. H. Haentschel. P. M., proxy.

No. 406. The Spry, Fenelon Falls.

W. Bro. F. H. Magee, W. M. ; R. W. Bro. E. Fitzgerald,

W-. Bro. W. H. Robson and F. A. McDearmid, P. M's.

No. 408. Murray, Beaverton.

W. Bro. D. W. Walls, W. M.
No. 409. Golden Rule, Gravenhurst.

W. Bros. W. W. McPhee and J. H. Elliott, P. M's.
No. 410. Zeta, Toronto.

W. Bro. Edmund Barber, W. M. ; Bro. J. G. Bane, S.

W. : R. W. Bro. G. G. Rowe, W. Bros. T. W. Todd, J. C.

Gray, G. T. Pendrith, W. R. Cavill, R. C. Griffith, T. G.

Malcolm and D. Grigg, P. M's.

No. 412. Keystone, Sault Ste. Marie.

W. Bro. H. P. Broughton, W. M. ; V. W. Bro. W. B.
Race and J. B. Way, P. M's.

No. 414. Pequonga, Kenora.

R. W. Bro. J. K. Bryden. P. M.
No. 415. Fort William, Fort William.

W. Bro. Geo. A. Grant, W. M.
No. 416. Lyn, Lyn.

W. Bro. A. E. Gumming, P. M., proxy.
No. 418. Maxville, Maxville.

W. Bro. Geo. Chalmers, P. M.
No. 419. Bismarck, Point Edward.

W. Bros. J. E. Mitchell, W. M., and O. S. Clarke. P. M.
No. 420. Nipissing, North Bay.

W. Bro. Geo. W. Lee, P. M., proxy ; R. W. Bros. A. J.

Young. H. D. Leask and G. W. Liddle, P. M's.

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No. 421. Scott, Grand Valley.

W. Bro. J. W. McClelland, P. M., proxy ; R. W. Bro. R.

R. Hopkins, W. Bros. W. Mclntyre and J. A. V. Pi'es-

ton, P. M's.
No. 422. Star of the East Bothwell.

W. Bro. J. B. McMurrich, P. M., proxy ; W. Bro. H. H.

Kelley, P. M.
No. 423. Strong, Sundridge.

W. Bro. A. E. French, W. M., and R. W. Bro. A. Car-

michael, P. M.
No. 424. Doric, Pickering.

W. Bro. G. W. P. Every, W. M. ; Bro. F. C. Harper, J.W.
No. 425. St. Clair, Sombra.

W. Bros. A. W. Stover, W. M., and R. A. Stokes, P. M.
No. 426. Stanley, W. Toronto Junction.

W. Bro. Thos. Ferguson, W. M. ; Bros. J. T. McMullin,

S. W. ; W. Spear, J. W. ; W. Bros. A. J. Anderson, J.

Haggas, A. H. Perfect, J. A. Ellis, T. G. White, J. R.

Royce, G. W. Clendenan, W. J. Sheppard, R. L. McCor-

mack, A. H. Royce, P. Ellis and J. W. Wansbrough,

P. M's.
No. 428. Fidelity Port Perry.

W. Bro. C. H. Alliston, W. M. ; W. Bro. H. G. Hutchin-
son, F. E. Harrison, A. J. Dair and M. A. Beatty, P. M's.

No. 429. Port Elgin, Port Elgin.

W. Bros. W. H. Marrs, P. M., proxy, and Geo. W. Smith,

P. M.
No. 430. Acacia, East Toronto.

W. Bro. J. W. Johnson, W. M. ; Bros. A. J. Johnson, S.

W. ; W. J. Clay, J. W. ; R. W. Bro. Rev. Baynes Reed,

W. Bros. John Parcell, W. H. Grant, J. Richardson and

C. Fitzpatrick, P. M's.

No. 431. Moravian, Eden Grove.

W. Bro. Jas. Dougal, P. M., proxy.
No. 432. Hanover, Hanover.

Bro. Chas, Kuehner, S. W.
No. 434. Algonquin, Elmsdale.

W. Bro. D. W. Campbell, P. M.
No. 435. Havelock, Havelock.

W. Bro. A. Kniewasser, W. M. ; W. Bro. J. Dorricott

and E. Williams, P. M's.
No. 436. Burns, Hepworth.

W. Bro. R. C. Reid, W. M.
No. 437. Tuscan, Sarnia.

W. Bro. C. S. Cameron, W. M. ; Bro. Alex. Joss, S. W. ;

R. W. Bro. S. E. Cornell, Wm. Oldham, P. M's.

38 GRAXD LODGE OF CANADA.

No. 438. Harmony, Toronto.

W. Bro. A. M. Kennedy, W. M. ; V. W. Bro. J. G. Egan,
W. Bros. T. McQueen, W. H. Shaw, L. K. Cameron and
A. L. E. Davis.. P. M's.

No. 440. Arcadia, Minden.

W. Bro. D. J. Hartle, W. M., and R. W. Bro. J. W. Wat-
son, P. M.

No. 441. Westport, Westport.

W. Bro. A. W. Gray, P. M.
No. 444. Nitetis, Creemore.

W. Bro. John A. Bell, P. M., proxy.
No. 447. Sturgeon Falls, Sturgeon Falls.

Bro. Jesse Bradford, S. W-

No. 449. Dundalk, Dundalk.

W. Bro. J. F. Vandusen, P. M.
No. 451. Somerville, Kinmount.

W. Bro. R. Smith, W. M.,
No. 452. Avonmore, Avonmore.

W. Bro. C. A. McPherson, W. M.
No. 453. Royal, Fort William.

W. Bro. A. McDougall, P. M., proxy.
No. 454. Corona, Burk's Falls.

W. Bro. J. W. Harris, W. M.
No. 456. Elma, Monkton.

W. Bros. J. C. Ellacott, W. M., and A. Chalmers, P. M.
No. 457. Century, Merlin.

Bro. E. W. Neal, S. W.
No. 458. Wales, Wales.

W. Bro. Oscar C. Pett, W. M.
No. 459. Temiscaming, New Liskeard.

W. Bros. T. W. Haynes, W. M., and E. R. Anderson, P.M.
No. 463. North Entrance, Haliburton.

W. Bros. Sydney Johnston, W. M., and Wm. Giles, P. M.
No. 464. King Edward, Sunderland.

W. Bros. J. L. Tipp, W. M., and John Thompson, P. M.
No. 465. Carleton, Carp.

W. Bro. Geo. X. Kidd,.P. M.
No. 467. Tottenham, Tottenham.

Bro. James Fraser, J. W.
No. 468. Peel, Caledon East.

Bro. Jos. Proctor. S. W.

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Mo. 469. Algoma, Sault Ste. Marie.

W. Bro. W. L. Nichols, W. M. ; R. W. Bro. C. F. Fare-
well, P. M.

No. 471. King Edward VII. Chippewa.

W. Bro. Geo. H. Brown, W. M.
Mo. 472. Gore Bay, Gore Bay.

Bro. Rev. J. D. Byrens, J. W.

Mo. 473. The Beaches, Balmy Beach.

W. Bro. J. McP. Ross, W. M., and Bro. G. M. Ritchie,
J. W.

No. 474. Victoria, Toronto Junction.

W. Bro. W. J. Sheppard, W. M.
No. 475. Dundurn, Hamilton.

W. Bro. John Hooper, W. M.
No. 476. Corinthian, North Gower.

Bro. B. S. Sheldon, S. W.

Letters of regret for non-attendance were read from
the following brethren : M. W. Bros. J. Ross Robert-
son, Historian; E. T. Malone, Grand Treasurer; R. \V.
Bros. F. J. Howell, Grand Senior Warden; W. N. Pon-
ton D. D. G. M. of Prince Edward District No. 13, and
W. D. McPherson and A. E. Dyment, members of Lie
Board of General Purposes.

The M. \Y. the Grand Master granted permission for
the admission to the gallery of all Master Masons in good
standing as visitors.

The Grand Secretary read the rules and regulations
for the government of Grand Lodge during the time of
business.

The Grand Secretary commenced to read the minutes
of proceedings at the last annual communication, when

It was moved by R. W. Bro. A. T. Freed, seconded by
M. W. Bro. A. A. Stevenson and

Resolved, That the minutes of proceedings of Grand Lodge
at the 50th Annual Communication, held in the City of Hamil-
ton, on the 19th and 20th days of July, A. D. 1905, having
"been printed and copies thereof forwarded to subordinate
lodges, the same be considered as read and be now confirmed,
and that the minutes of the several especial communications
of Grand Lodge, entered by the Grand Secretary in the minute
hook, be taken as read, and are hereby confirmed.

40 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.

THn GRAND MASTER'S ADDRESS.

The M. W. the Grand Master then delivered the fol-
lowing address to the brethren assembled :

Brethren of the Grand Lodge :

Our Semi-Centennial year has passed into history,
though not forgotten, and we are again assembled, in our
fifty-first annual communication, to review the work of
the past year, deal with such matters as are brought be-
fore us for present action, and prepare for the future, and
I extend to you all my sincere and fraternal greetings.

Before going into the record of the year, so far as my
part of the work therein is concerned, allow me to say
how greatly I appreciate the honor you conferred upon
me last year by electing me to the position of Grand M as-
ter. The position of Grand Master is the summit of
Masonic ambition, and the highest in your gift to bestow,
and no one has been able to adequately express his appre-
ciation of it ; and when it comes with such a lavish hand
as it came to me you can readily see how hard it is for
me to cover the ground with thanks.

I consider the honor the greatest of my life, and if I
can only merit your approbation of my efforts to serve
you acceptably, it will serve, in a measure, to show my
gratitude. It is an office in a body which has no superior
amongst human societies ; it is an office also of great re-
sponsibility, and casts upon the holder the duty of con-
stant vigilance to safeguard, so far as in him lies, the
principles of our Order, the Ancient Landmarks and the
Constitution by which we are governed.

Our jubilee year closed with a record of unexampled
prosperity. I was preceded in this high office, for the
last 50 years, by men whom it is very hard to follow, if
our record is to be even preserved, if not advanced, and
for this reason, if for no other, I have felt the magnitude
of the position. My sole object is and shall be the gen-
eral welfare of the Craft, and in the administration of tne
office it shall be my constant effort to deal with persons
and matters with justice and impartiality and with the one
object before stated.

ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, TORONTO, 5906. 41

STATE OF THE CRAFT.

The general state of the Craft in the jurisdiction is
healthy ; our net membership has increased by about
2,500, making our total membership over 37,000. Our
income for the year, to the 31st May last, was $34,377.19,
as against $33,011.18 last year, showing a net increase of
$1,366.01. This is very gratifying, as our Jubilee year
was the largest in our history to that time, evidencing
that we are making that progress which we all desire.

There is now, I believe, absolute uniformity in the
authorized work throughout the jurisdiction, and the an-
cient landmarks were never more strictly adhered to than
at the present time. Much praise and thanks are due to
the District Deputy Grand Masters for their efficient ef-
forts to promote this uniformity, and I, on your behalf,
thank them one and all.

There is one matter, however, which is not one for an
expression of thankfulness, and one which is difficult of
reasonable solution, to do justice to the lodge and to the
brethren concerned ; I refer to the large accumulation of
arrears for dues.

From the statistical information returned by the Dis-
trict Deputy Grand Masters and published in our Annual
Proceedings, it would appear we are not making much
progress towards better conditions, and I would ask each
Worshipful Master to make this question one of promi-
•nence during his term of office.

My own opinion is. if you can be assured of any
brother's inability to pay his indebtedness, it would be
better to remit his arrears and retain his membership. A
Mason suspended from his lodge for non-payment is in a
very regrettable position ; probably from no fault of his,
he is ostracized from a society whose associations for
good are unquestioned, and it is far more in accordance
with our teachings of charity to give him the benefit of
the doubt and still call him brother.

FRATERNAL DEAD.

Recalling the lives of those who met with us a year
ago, and who have passed to a higher life, let us at the
threshold of our assembling here to-day pay a tribute to
their memory. I have not the full list before me, but the
report of the Committee on Fraternal Dead, which will

42 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.

be before you presently, will give you a list in detail of
those who have left us for ever in this life, but I wish to-
speak of two or three.

M. W. Bro. R. T. YValkem. K. C, Past Grand Master
of this Grand Lodge, died on the 23rd day of March. A..
D. 1906, after a protracted illness, and at whose funeraL
I officiated at Kingston on the 26th March, being accom-
panied by M. W. Bro. W. R. White, K. C, M. W. Bro.
the Grand Secretary, and many other Grand Lodge mem-
bers and brethren from the city and surrounding country.
M. W. Bro. Walkem was Grand Master for the years
1888-1889, and without detracting from the qualities and
virtues of his predecessors and successors, I considered
him to have been one of our model Grand Masters. He
was a power in Grand Lodge and will be much missed.
I caused a circular to be issued to all of the lodges in the-
jurisdiction, to be read in open lodge.

On the 18th October, 1905, at the request of the lodges
at Brockville, I officiated at the funeral services of our
late Bro. Hon. Senator Fulford, who lost his life in an
automobile accident some days before. Senator Fulford
was not well known as a Mason outside of Brockville,.
his native town, being too busy a man to take an active
part in Masonic work. To know him was to respect him,
and although he amassed great wealth and by his world-
wide advertising of his business, made Canada known
over the globe, he was as unostentatious as the poorest ,
of us. His unwearied efforts and attention to the mem-
bers of Grand Lodge at Brockville in 1904 are not for-
gotten.

The lamentably sad news has just arrived announcing
the terribly sudden death of W. Bro. Walter Barwick. K.
C, Past Master of Ionic Lodge, Toronto, in a railway
accident in England, where he had gone on a pleasure
trip and in search of better health. His life, as we knew
him. was one from which we can be sure he was pre-
pared for His Master's call, no matter how quickly. W.
Bro. Barwick attended Grand Lodge meetings some few
years ago and urged the establishment of an asylum ;
no doubt his busy life necessitated his withdrawal from
participation in our work. His widow and family have-
our sympathy in their great bereavement.

There is one other death I wish to speak of. and par-

GRAND LODGE OF CANADA. 43

ticularly for the principal mourner I ask your sympathy ;
I refer to the death of Mrs. Murray, wife of our beloved
M. W. Bro. Hugh Murray, Grand Secretary. It was
not my fortune to have known Mrs. Murray, but I know
her husband and know how the stroke affected him. We
can well realize how, after many years of conjugal life,
her withdrawal to her eternal rest has left his home
largely desolate. Her vacant chair at his fireside will
ever remind him of the futility of clinging to earthly
things. He has mine, and I am sure he has your sincere
sympathy in his loss.

IN FOREIGN JURISDICTIONS.

The following have been reported to me :

Thomas Tweed — Past Grand Master of the Grand
Lodge of Manitoba. M. W. Bro. Tweed was born at
Kingston and was a member of the Legislative Assembly
of the X. W. Territories for 8 years and for a term of
years a member of the Executive Council. At the time
of his death he was a member of the Grand Lodge of
Alberta.

John G. Fletcher — Of the Grand Lodge of Arkansas ;
president of the Board of Control of the Masonic Tem-
ple ; president of the National Bank ; Mayor of the City
of Pulaski, and Sheriff of the same county.

R. W. Bro. John Humphreys — Grand Senior Warden
of the Grand Lodge of Colorado.

George Harold Walker — Past Grand Master of the
Grand Lodge of the District of Columbia.

Luke A. Lockwood — Past Grand Master of the Grand
Lodge of Connecticut.

R. W. Bro. John J. Freeman — Grand Treasurer of the
Grand Lodge of North Dakota.

Angus Paterson — Past Grand Master of the Grand
Lodge of Florida.

Frank S. Devol — Past Grand Master of the Grand
Lodge of Indiana.

John Rennie — Past Grand Master of the Grand Lodge
of Indian Territory. M. W. Bro. Rennie was a Cana-
dian and received his three degrees in The Barton Lodge.
Hamilton.

Michigan has suffered severely by the loss of six Past
Grand Masters, as follows : William Dunham. George

4* GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.

Washington Peck, John W. McGrath, Thomas Reardon
(M. W. Bro. Reardon was a Canadian, born at Peter-
boro in 1848 J, John W. Finch and William H. Phillips.

Irvine Miller — Past Grand Master of the Grand Lodge
of Mississippi.

Andrew H. Barkley — Past Grand Master of the Grand
Lodge of Mississippi. These two M. W. Bros, were
Doctors of Divinity.

Allan McDowell — Past Grand Master of the Grand
Lodge of Mississippi.

James Edmond Callaway — Past Grand Junior Warden
of the Grand Lodge of Montana. A notable soldier, a
brilliant lawyer, and father of the present Grand Master
of the Grand' Lodge of the same state, Judge Lewellyn L.
Callaway.

Wilbur F. Sanders — Past Grand Master of the Grand
Lodge of Montana. He was a Senator of the United
States.

Thomas W. Tilden — Past Grand Lodge of Xew
Jersey.

Charles Ingleby — Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge
of South Carolina.

Thomas Milburn Reed — Past Grand Master of the
Grand Lodge of Washington, D. C.

Thomas Ernest Dewey — Past Grand Master of the
Grand Lodge of Kansas.

Henry H. Matthews— M. W. Grand Master of the
Grand Lodge of Alabama.

MESSAGE OF SYMPATHY.

The civilized world was shocked by the news of the
holocaust which visited some parts of California recently,
whereby San Francisco, one of the finest cities in the
United States, was practically wiped out of existence by
earthquake and fire, and other places in that state simi-
larlv visited, rendering hundreds of thousands of people
homeless and penniless. Realizing that there must of
necessity be large numbers of our Masonic brethren who
were sufferers by the calamity, and after consultation
with the R. W. the Deputy Grand Master, the Grand
Secretary and Grand Treasurer. I wrote a letter, of which
the following is a copy :

ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, TORONTO, 5906. 45

Pembroke, 26th April, 1906.
George W. Hunter, Esq.,

Grand Master, Grand Lodge of Masons,
Eureka. Cal.

Re San Francisco Casualty.
Most Worshipful Sir:

On behalf of the Grand Lodge of Canada, in the Pro-
vince of Ontario, I hereby extend to you, on behalf of the
Masonic Fraternity of the Grand Lodge of California and
the citizens generally, our sincere sympathy for them in
their terrible affliction.

Beyond this message of sympathy I have desired to
give some practical evidence of that sympathy, and was
consulting some of the executive to that end, when I
noticed in the press that your President stated that no
outside assistance would be required. Notwithstanding
this expression of your Chief Magistrate, which utters an
idea of the power of a self-governing and prosperous
people, still we feel that it becomes us, as part of the
Masonic Fraternity, to be anxious to help in time of need,
and I wish to say, if you desire or require aid for your
brethren who are suffering, kindly let me know and I will
be pleased to send you from our Grand Lodge of Canada
a donation of one thousand dollars.
Fraternally yours,

Jas. H. Burritt,

Grand Master.

In due course I received the following reply from M.
W. Bro. Motley H. Flint, Grand Master of the Grand
Lodge of California :

Los Angeles, May 10th, 1906.
Jas. H. Burritt, Esq.,

Grand Master of Masons,
Pembroke, Ontario.

M. W. Sir and Dear Bro. :

I beg to acknowledge receipt of your kind favor of
April 25th. transmitted to me through P. G. Master
George W. Hunter, of this jurisdiction, and to assure you

46 GRAND LODGE OF CAXADA.

that I deeply and sincerely appreciate the generosity of
your beloved brethren of your jurisdiction. I have or-
ganized relief bureaus at all important points and am en-
deavoring to keep in touch with the situation wherever
relief is needed. We shall have ample work to do for
many months to come to take care of our brethren and
place them on their feet again. The Grand Jurisdic-
tions of the United States have responded most liberally
and I have quite a large relief fund, but, of course, it is
not possible at this writing to tell just what is needed,
hence if the brethren of your jurisdiction desire to
help our jurisdiction I would be pleased to accept from
you a donation of one thousand dollars. With assur-
ances of my high regard and deep appreciation of your
very kind letter of April 25th. Believe me always.
Yours truly and fraternally,

M. H. Flint,

Grand Master.
I replied as follows :

M. H. Flint, Esq...

Grand Master, Grand Lodge of Masons of California,
Los Angeles.

M. W. Sir and Dear Bro. :

I received your letter of the 10th May, and regret that
delay was occasioned by my writing to M. W. Bro. Hun-
ter, whom I supposed was your Grand Master.

I was pleased, although not surprised, to learn from
you that the several Grand Jurisdictions of the L nited
States had responded most liberally. Having been also
advised by you that you had ample work to do for many
months to take care of your brethren in distress, and that
you would be pleased to accept any donation from the
Grand Lodge of Canada, I now take great pleasure in
enclosing a cheque from the Grand Lodge of Canada for
$1,000.00. payable to your order, to in a measure aid you
in looking after the brethren who have suffered in the
terrible catastrophe which fell upon San Francisco and
surrounding country, and I also enclose you, on behalf of
Civil Service Lodge at Ottawa, in our jurisdiction, a
cheque for $25.00. payable to your order, for the same
object. I trust. Most Worshipful Sir. that the G. A. O.

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T. U. will so direct the hearts of the brethren throughout
this continent that those in distress will be carried past
the dark days and soon see the dawn of a new effort on
their journey through life.
Fraternally yours.

J as. H. Burr itt.

Grand Master.
Reply :

Los Angeles, June 12th, 1906.
James H. Burritt, Esq.,

Grand Master of Masons,
Pembroke, Ontario.

M. W. Sir and Dear Brother:

I beg to acknowledge receipt of your generous contri-
bution of one thousand dollars by cheque on the Canadian
Bank of Commerce, from the Grand Lodge, and also
twenty-five dollars by cheque on the Canadian Bank of
Commerce from Civil Service Lodge at Ottawa, for
which please accept my heartfelt thanks. Immediately
following the news of the terrible disaster at San Fran-
cisco and neighboring cities, I left for San Francisco and
remained there twelve days on relief work. The princi-
pal Bureau of Relief was immediately established at Oak-
land, California, and I am pleased to state that the Execu-
tive Committee handling this bureau are men of sterling
integrity and did most valiant service.

The Masonic Temple at Oakland was turned into a re-
lief station and some twenty thousand meals served to
the destitute, irrespective of whether they were Masons
or not. The lower floor of the building was used for
sleeping apartments for women and the upper floor for
men. Eighteen wagons were engaged in Oakland for
the purposes of taking provisions to San Francisco.

Understand, that probably ninety per cent, of the city
of San Francisco was burned and wagons were taken
across from Oakland on ferry boats and provisions dis-
tributed throughout the city, after which the wagons were
used to take helpless women and children from the
burned districts of San Francisco to places of safety in
Oakland. The Masonic fraternity had eight food sta-
tions working for a number of days. A general Masonic

48 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.

Relief Bureau was promptly opened in San Francisco at
King Solomon Hall, Fillmore street, near Sutter, which
was not destroyed by lire. Every action is now being
taken to relieve the distressed and render such financial
assistance as may be necessary ; to provide clothing and
underclothing, tools for mechanics, transportation for
women and children to their friends and relatives, and, in
fact, I believe I can easily state that the Masonic frater-
nity was the first and foremost in the field for Masonic
and general relief.

Rest assured that I. as Grand Master, appreciate your
prompt response for aid, and after my work in the as-
sistance of distressed Master Masons, their widows and
orphans, is over, I intend to transmit to each Grand Juris-
diction, and each Masonic organization, and every indi-
vidual contributing funds, a full report of the methods
adopted and the general relief afforded.
Yours truly and fraternallv,

M. H. FLINT,

Grand Master.

The relief of distress is one of the necessities for our
fraternal existence, and when a calamity such as has oc-
curred, making hundreds, nay thousands, of our brethren
temporarilv paupers, all territorial and international
boundaries are erased and our hearts of sympathy and
means go out to them as brothers of one world-wide Ma-
sonic family. The occasion, I think, justified my act on
your behalf.

WARRANTS.

I have issued the following warrants during the year :
Tulv 20th. 1906 — Tottenham. 467, Tottenham.

Peel. 468. Caledon East.

Algoma. 469, Sault Ste. Marie.

Victoria. 470. Victoria Harbor.

King Edward VII.. 471. Chippewa.

LODGES UNDER DISPENSATION.

Gore Bay. Gore Bay (continued by Grand Lodge).

The Beaches. Balmy Beach ( continued by Grand
Lodge).

Victoria. Toronto Junction (continued by Grand
Lodge.

Dundurn. Hamilton (continued by Grand Lodge).

ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, TORONTO, 5906. 4!)

Corinthian. North Gower, dispensation dated 18th
July, 1905.

Harding. Woodville, disoensation dated 3rd ctober,
1005.

Bancroft, Bancroft, dispensation dated 13th Novem-
ber, 1905.

Milverton. Milverton, dispensation dated 10th Janu-
ary, 1906.

Russell, Russell, dispensation dated 16th March ( 1906.

I was obliged to refuse two petitions for dispensations
for new lodges, both of which were reported against by
the respective District Deputy Grand Masters, one at
Haileybury and one at Dungannon. It appeared appar-
ent in each case that the establishment of a lodge would
ruin the prospects of the nearest lodge.

DEDICATIONS.

On the 31st October, 1905, I officiated at the dedica-
tion of the new lodge rooms of Kent Lodge, No. 274,
Blenheim. A lodge of 68 members, according to last
year's returns, that can equip and pay for the premises
they presented to me for dedication deserves great praise.
The M. W. the Grand Secretary accompanied me.

On the 1st day of November, 1905, I dedicated the
Masonic Temple at the City of Chatham for Wellington
Lodge, No. 46, and Parthenon Lodge, No. 267. Their
premises ought to be, and are. quite in keeping with the
evidences of progress in this fine little city. M. W. the
Grand Secretary was with me here also, and so far as
hospitality went we had nothing to complain of other than
that they keep very late hours at their banquets to Grand
Masters and Grand Secretaries. I had the pleasure of
meeting there a Past Grand Master of the Grand Lodge
of Pennsylvania, who added his measure of eloquence in
response to a call for him.

On the 27th October, 1905, I dedicated the new lodge
rooms for Bonnechere Lodge, Eganville. County of Ren-
frew, assisted by a large number of the Pembroke breth-
ren and others from the surrounding lodges.

BY-LAWS.

I have approved of the by-laws, including amendments,
of 43 lodges. Among those amended, in nearly half of

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them, the only amendment was increasing their initiation
fee. This is a step in the right direction, so long as the
amount is not prohibitive. In most of the by-laws sent
me for approval there is a clause providing that any
brother 12 months in arrears for dues shall not be enti-
tled to vote at the annual election of officers. I have re-
fused to approve of this. In mv opinion, until a mem-
ber of a lodge has been suspended he is entitled to all the
privileges, and there can be no partial disfranchisement.

Under this head, although properly a ruling, where the
" order of business " forms part of the by-laws, and as
such has the approval of a Grand Master, if it is not
therein stated that the Master of the lodge may, from
time to time, change the order as he may deem expedient.
I rule that such order of business is obligatory and can-
not be departed from, any more than any other clause, un-
less lawfully amended.

DISPENSATIONS.

Since my installation I have issued the large number
of 216 dispensations for all sorts and things Masonic.
This increase is largely due to the recent amendment of
the Constitution in that regard. The Committee on the
Revision of the Constitution, knowing that many lodges
were in the habit of holding many functions under Ma-
sonic auspices without a dispensation, thought that the
Grand Master should be seized of all the particulars and
the kind of function sought to be held, before it was un-
dertaken, and that his dispensation was necessary. This-
gives the Grand Master a proper supervision of the do-
ings of the craft throughout the jurisdiction. The Board
of General Purposes unanimously approved of the pro-
vision, as also Grand Lodge, and I think rightly so.

CORNER STONES.

On the 31st July, 1905, the ceremony of laying the cor-
ner stone of a Public School building at Rainy River, 17th
District, was performed by R. W. Bro. Wm. Roaf, K. C.,.
P. D. D. G. M., at my request.

On the 5th June, 1906, I officiated at the ceremony of
laving the corner stone of the new Anglican Church
building at Micksburg, County Renfrew, accompanied

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by M. W. Bro. W. R. White, K. C, and about 40 other
Pembroke brethren, meeting on the ground a number
from the neighboring lodges. Our services and beauti-
ful ceremony were much appreciated by those assembled.
On the 20th June, 1906, I officiated at the ceremony of
laying the corner stone of a new Methodist Church at
North Bay, 18th District. There were about 200 Masons
present, such a large number being accounted for by the
fact that a Lodge of Instruction was to be and was held
that same evening in Xipissing lodge room.

LODGES OF INSTRUCTION.

There were 5 Lodges of Instruction held during the
year, so far as I have had notice of, as follows :

November 28th, 1905, at Xapanee, District No. 14, by
Union Lodge No. 9, at which I was present.

January 17th. 1906, at Smith's Falls, District No. 15,
by St. Francis Lodge No. 24, at which I was present.

April 13th, 1906. at Guelph, District No. 7, by Speed
Lodge No. 180, at which I was present.

On the same day, at Thedford, District No. 2, by Cas-
sia Lodge No. 116, and on the same day at Ottawa, in
District No. 16. Being engaged at Guelph, I could not,
of course, be at either of the other two.

June 20th, 1906, at North Bay. District No. 18, at which
I was present. Every lodge in the district was repre-
sented and the three degrees exemplified — 1st by Temis-
caming lodge, weN Liskeard ; 2nd by Sturgeon Falls
lodge, and the 3rd by Nipissing lodge, North Bay.

The work was exceedingly well done by all the offi-
cers, the floor work being practically beyond criticism.
When it is stated that Temiscaming lodge is not three
years old and chartered a special train and brought 42
Masons over 100 miles to this meeting. I think great
praise is due them for their interest in Masonry, and the
example might be copied bv some of the older lodges.
R. W. Bro. Judge Leask, D. D. G. M., tells me that the
lodges in this district have a larger average lodge mem-
bership than the average of the lodges in any other dis-
trict, excepting those embracing cities, and all of them
are young lodges. The future of the district is therefore
very brisrht.

52 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.

GRAND REPRESENTATIVES.

The following- brethren of this jurisdiction have re-
ceived commissions to represent other jurisdictions near
our Grand Lodge upon my recommendation :

Grand Lodge of Victoria — R. W. Bro. W. D. McPher-
son, Toronto, in the place of R. W. Bro. the Hon. James
Sutherland, deceased.

Grand Lodge of Oklahoma— R. W. Bro. ]. G. Liddell,
of Brantford, in the place of R. W. Bro. A. G. McWhin-
ney, deceased.

Grand Lodge of Tasmania — R. W. Bro. A. F. Webster,
of Toronto.

Upon the nomination of their Grand Masters, I caused
commissions to be issued to the following brethren to be
the representatives of the Grand Lodge of Canada in the
Province of Ontario, near their respective Grand Lodges :

Grand Lodge of Tasmania — V. W. Bro. H. J. Wise.

Grand Lodge of Michigan — M. W. Bro. John Rowson,
Past Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Michigan.

Grand Lodge of Cuba — W. Bro. Jose Vidaurretta, of
Havana.

GRAND LODGE OF ALBERTA.

On the 6th April, 1906, I received, through M. W. Bro.
Murray, Grand Secretary, a request from the Grand
Lodge of Alberta, for the fraternal recognition of the
Grand Lodge of Canada, just then newly formed and
their Grand Lodge officers installed. The lodges now
forming this Grand Jurisdiction formerly belonged to the
Grand Lodge of Manitoba. Though their lodges are
comparatively few, they are ambitious, with a great
future outlook.

The Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Manitoba
was present, installed their officers and wished them
" God Speed."

A severe but magnificent commentary upon the experi-
ence of some other Grand Lodges, when seeking recogni-
tion by other Grand Jurisdictions, I would recommend
Grand Lodge to accept the request made by the Grand
Lodge of Alberta.

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RULIXGS.

I have given a great many rulings, most of which were
consequent upon many of the changes made by the new
Constitution.

Most of the opinions written were but plain recitals of
the law by which we are governed, which seemed easy to
me. as I was on the Committee of Revision, and in many
of the cases might have been readily understood if time-
had been taken to read the law, which would have ma-
terially reduced my voluminous correspondence. I am
not making a complaint, I replied to all cheerfully, but
the point I wish to make is that many who asked ques-
tions could not have read the Constitution at all. An
hour now and then for a week would have saved them
much letter writing.

Learning that some Masters of lodges were in the habit
of grouping their candidates for degrees, I was obliged
to rule, by means of a circular to the lodges, as follows :

i. In the ist degree, take them separately up to and in-
clusive of the charge in the northeast corner.

2. In the 2nd degree, take them separately up to and
inclusive of the obligation and the explanation of the al-
tered position of the lights on the altar.

3. In the 3rd degree, take them separately up to and
inclusive of the rising " of the bright morning star."

4. That the advancement of any candidates could only
be made when the warrant was present, and the confer-
ring of a degree in an adjoining room simultaneously
with the working of a degree in the lodge room was ille-
gal and must be discontinued.

GRAND HONORS.

The Constitution being silent as to these, and the book
of Ceremonies only partially providing for those entitled,
and no distinct ruling by a Grand Master having been
given since 1885, and then only partly covering the
around, I issued a ruling to the Masters of the lodges in
the jurisdiction, as follows :

For the Grand Master and Past Grand Masters, 9.

For the Deputy Grand Master, District Deputy Grand
Masters. Past District Deputy Grand Masters, and all
other elective officers, past and present, 7.

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For all appointed grand officers., past and present, 5.

For all Masters and Past Masters, 3.'

For a brother appointed by the Grand Master, to re-
present him at the constitution of a lodge (and not other-
wise entitled by virtue of his office or past office to
more), 5.

For all Grand or Past Grand Officers of Foreign
Jurisdictions in fraternal relations with the Grand Lodge
of Canada, similar honors to those accorded to members
of our Grand Lodge, according to degree, by courtesy
only.

I have been asked for my permission to allow a peti-
tion to be presented to Grand Lodge to confer the Past
Master's degree upon a brother who had been Secretary
of a lodge for over 40 years, but had never filled a War-
den's chair. I advised the 'brother asking the permission
that I could not prevent the presentation of the petition,
but that section 28 of the Constitution prohibited Grand
Lodge from conferring honorary rank upon am- but its
own members.

" Its own members," by section 2, are limited to its
Grand Officers, its Past Grand Officers, the Past Mas-
ters and the Master and Wardens of all lodges on the
register for the year. And that I would be obliged to
rule the petition out of order.

I ruled that a Masonic procession, with or without re-
galia, to decorate the graves of deceased brethren, re-
quired a dispensation under section 243.

I ruled that a candidate who had such a stiff knee as
prevented him from performing what was required of
him could not be initiated.

A candidate with one leg 5 inches shorter than the
other, I ruled if no metallic appliances were used and he
could perform all requirements, yes ; otherwise, no. The
matter to be left to the Master's discretion as to the re-
quired ability of the candidate.

I ruled that a candidate who had lost the first and sec-
ond joints of the index finger and the first joint of the
second finger, both of the right hand, could not be ini-
tiated. Shortly, a candidate must be physically capable
of performing all the requirements from the Entered Ap-
prentice to the Master degrees, both inclusive.

I have ruled that the several provisions of Section 262

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of the Constitution, respecting regalia, etc., must be
strictly observed, as it was as obligatory as any other sec-
tion of the Constitution. I was obliged to issue a circu-
lar to the D. D. G. M's in the matter, to be read in the
lodges.

Section 185 — " No person shall be made a Mason un-
less he has resided one year in the jurisdiction of the
lodge to which he seeks admission, or produces a certifi-
cate of character from the lodge nearest the place of his
previous residence, with a dispensation granted by the
Grand Master." In many of the applications to me for
dispensation under this section the certificate mentioned
has been signed by the Master and Secretary, with the
seal of the lodge attached, without a resolution passed by
the lodge. This is not a compliance with the section ;
it must be a certificate of the lodge, upon motion in the.
usual way. The Master and Secretary have no authority
to issue such a certificate without the authority of the
lodge, and the certificate must show the authority on its
face. The certificate must also disclose the fact that the
applicant has acquired a Masonic residence of 12 con-
tinuous months within the jurisdiction of the lodge giv-
ing the certificate prior to his removal to the jurisdiction
of the locl°"e to which he applies ; in other words, Masonic
residence must be established somewhere before a dispen-
sation will be granted.

Notwithstanding frequent legislation for several years
past and the efforts in the last consolidation to make it
clear in Section 186, the question of " residence " still
receives various interpretations by Masters of lodges,
and shows that it yet appears to be one difficult of inter-
pretation.

To aid in simplifying the question, I may say I have
ruled several times during the year, and still rule, that
every person capable of applying for admission into Ma-
sonry must have 12 months continuous residence within
the jurisdiction of some lodge in the jurisdiction, to first
qualify him, called a Masonic residence ; that established,
he may apply to that lodge ; if he does not, and removes
to the jurisdiction of another lodge, he may apply there,
although not resident there for 12 months, if he procures
a certificate of character from the lodge in whose juris-
diction he has last acquired such Masonic residence, and
a dispensation from the Grand Master.

56 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.

THE GRAND LODGE OF BRITISH COLUMBIA VS. KING
EDWARD LODGE NO. 464, G. R. C.

The Grand Lodge of British Columbia in May, 1905.
laid a complaint with our Grand Secretary against King
Edward Lodge, Xo. 464, G. R. C. for initiating one
Robert M. Reid, who, British Columbia claimed, resided
within their jurisdiction.

I appointed R. W. Bros. W. D. McPherson. chairman,
W. Geo. Eakins and R. E. Wood, P. D. D. G. M., a com-
mission to investigate the complaint and to make a find-
ing, with power to take evidence in British Columbia, if
necessary.

The Commission sat- at Sunderland, where said King
Edward Lodge is located, after one notice of said sitting
had been sent to the Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge
of British Columbia, and after the Grand Master of Brit-
ish Columbia had been asked to nominate some suitable
member of the craft in British Columbia, whom the Com-
mission might appoint to take such evidence there as
might be deemed advisable, under instructions from the
Commission, supplemented by any instructions which the
M. W. the Grand Master of British Columbia might
wish to give.

Evidence was taken by the Commission, including that
of Robert M. Reid, the applicant, and the Commission
unanimously reported to me that King Edward Lodge
acted in perfect good faith and did not in any way exceed
their authority under the Constitution of the Grand
Lodge of Canada, and that the brethren who recom-
mended Mr. Reid for initiation did so in the full belief
that he was a bona fide resident of the jurisdiction of
King Edward Lodge, and upon the evidence the Commis-
sion thought they were so justified in concluding. The
Grand Lodge of British Columbia were not represented
at this, the only sitting. The evidence taken was short-
ly as follows :

Application in the usual old form (then legal). 16th
December, 1904. applicant an unmarried man. born and
brought up at Sunderland, father dead, mother lives
there. Mr. Reid swore that Sunderland was his home,
that all his belongings were there. In October, 1903, he
left Sunderland in the employ of the Canadian Pacific

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Railway Company as a telegraph operator and went to
Wardner, B. C.. where he remained one month ; was then
removed to Sidar, B. C, remaining there two and one-
half months ; then removed to Cranbrook, where he re-
mained two months; then removed to Fernie, B. C,
where he remained nearly nine months, or until the 8th
December, 1904, when he came back to Sunderland, in
all a period of a little over fourteen months ; that when
he came home he brought with him everything he had
taken to British Columbia. There were seven members
of King Edward Lodge who gave evidence all corrobora-
tive of Mr. Reid's evidence as to his birthplace and resi-
dence at Sunderland. Some of these witnesses who had
taken part in the initiation state that they did not know
Mr. Reid was in British Columbia and they all thought
his long residence at Sunderland satisfied our Constitu-
tion.

The report of the Commission further states that on
the 31st of August, 1905, a copy of the testimony of Bro.
Reid was forwarded toR. W. the Grand Secretary of
British Columbia with a request to see whether the ex-
pense of taking further testimony in B. C. might not be
dispensed with, and on the 7th September, 1905, a reply
was received. The writer of the letter says, " after
perusing the evidence given by Bro. Reid I quite agree
that he has admitted all that is necessary to prove our
contention. I accordingly wired W .Bro. Ross not to
proceed under the Commission."

When I received the report of the Commission and the
evidence, and after perusing the same, not knowing the
purport of the letter of the Chairman of the Commission
to the Grand Secretary of B. C, and feeling that an in-
justice might be done the Grand Lodge of B. C. in not
giving them an opportunity of holding an investigation
and contradicting Bro. Reid's evidence as to the different
places he was in in B. C. and for what periods, I in-
structed M. W. Bro. Murray, Grand Secretary, to write
the Grand Secretary of B. C. that I desired to give them
an opportunity to say whether Bro. Reid's evidence is
correct or not and to send him (the Grand Secretary of
B. C.) a copy of Bro. Reid's evidence, and that it would
be only right that our Grand Lodge should pay the ex-
penses of such investigation. The Grand Secretary of

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B. C. sent two letters, neither disputing, but corroborat-
ing Mr. Reid's version of his stay in British Columbia;
the crucial part of said letter is contained in the follow-
ing statement :

" Our contention is that Bro. Reid was in the jurisdic-
tion of this Grand Lodge for twelve months, and I am
unable to see, in the face of Section 213 of your Constitu-
tion, how King Edward Lodge can claim that he was still
within their jurisdiction. The mere statement that he
may not have been within the jurisdiction of Elk River
Lodge, Fernie, B. C, for twelve months does not, to my
mind, alter the case so far as the Grand Lodge of Canada
is concerned, as our view is that they certainly have no
claim on him after twelve months of absence from On-
tario."

The facts being admitted, and Bro. Reid declaring he
did not leave Sunderland permanently, the case resolves
itself into a question of law.

Bro. Reid whilst in British Columbia did not acquire
a Masonic residence of twelve months at any of the
places where he was placed by his employers : whether
there was a lodge at any of the places except Fernie is
not stated. There is a lodge at Fernie where he was
stationed for nine months, three months short of the re-
quirements of Section 213 of the old Constitution, now
Section 185.

I have been disposed to rule that every person must
have a Masonic residence somewhere, and that having ac-
quired such by a residence of 12 months within the juris-
diction of a lodge (a subordinate lodge), that jurisdiction
remains until it has been divested by a new residence of
at least 12 months within the jurisdiction of another
lodge or a certificate of character and dispensation. In
this view Bro. Reid acquired a Masonic residence at
Sunderland, within the jurisdiction of King Edward
Lodge, and not having a subsequent continuous residence
of 12 months, either at Wardner. Sidar, Cranbrook or
Fernie. Sunderland would still be his residence for the
purposes of Section 185. We. of course, are legislating
for our own material Masonically resident within our own
jurisdiction and until they have divested themselves of
that Masonic residence.

It is contended b'v British Columbia that Bro. Reid

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having resided more than 12 months out of Ontario, and
in British Columbia, this Grand Lodge has lost jurisdic-
tion.

I admit if Bro. Reid had acquired a continuous Masonic
residence of 12 months within the jurisdiction of any
subordinate lodge in British Columbia, he might be
claimed on the supposition that their law is based upon
the same requirements as ours, and we could not in jus-
tice to them demand a longer residence for our material
there than we required for a residence here.

Under the facts of the case my inclination has been to
rule that Bro. Reid not being in a position to seek mem-
bership in any lodge in British Columbia, belongs to our
jurisdiction. But different views on this subject of resi-
dence have been expressed by some of my predecessors,
and probably there is no question which gives rise to
greater diversity of opinion and ruling.

It is, of course, desirable that there should, as far as
possible, be consistency between rulings, as well as con-
tinuity of policy in matters like this of a Constitutional
nature, and though the report of the Commission on the
facts cannot be disputed, and though also I have been dis-
posed to concur with their conclusions, it may be well to
treat the matter as still open and to continue the corre-
spondence with a view to avoiding misunderstandings
with our sister jurisdiction, and such is my intention.

REPORTS OF COMMISSIONERS.

W. Bro. J. Jones vs. R. W. Bro. John Watson, W. M.
of Stevenson Lodge No. 218, and certain other officers
of said lodge.

This was a complaint by YV. Bro. Jones, Immediate
Past Master of Stevenson Lodge No. 218, Toronto,
against R. W. Bro. John Watson, W. Master of said
lodce, and certain of his officers, for irregularities and
illegal acts. LTpon receiving the complaint, and consider-
ing it of sufficient importance and gravity, I appointed a
Commission to investigate and report to me the facts.

The Commission was composed of M. W. Bro. E. T.
Malone; R. W. Bro. F. W. Harcourt, D. D. G. M. Dis-
trict na; R. W. Bro. E. C. Carleton, D. D. G. M. Dis-
trict 11 ; R. W. Bro. E. J. B. Duncan, P. D. D. G. M.,

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barrister, Toronto, and R. \V. Bro. E. B. Brown, P. D.
D. C M., barrister, Toronto.

The Commission have reported to me their findings of
fact and I have given my ruling, judgment and recom-
mendations, and the brethren have appealed against my
judgment. The case, therefore, has gone before the
Committee of Grievances and Appeals, who will shortly
report the whole matter to you. I leave it in your hands.

Petrolea Lodge No. 194 vs. W. Bro. John Read, of
"Washington Lodge, No. 260, Petrolea.

This is a complaint made by Petrolea Lodge No. 194
against W. Bro. John Read, Worshipful Master of Wash-
ington Lodge No. 260, Petrolea, for initiating a candidate
contrary to the Constitution.

I considered the charge of such gravity as to justify
an investigation, and J appointed a Commission com-
posed of R. W. Bro. S. E. Cornell. D. D. G. M. District
No. 2, and R. W. Bros. Judge McWatt and Alex. Saun-
ders, P. D. D. G. M's, to take the evidence and report
their findings of fact, which they have done and upon
which I suspended W. Bro. Read until this Communica-
tion of Grand Lodge. W. Bro. Read has appealed
against my judgment and the papers have gone before
the Committee of Grievances and Appeals, who will re-
port to vou. I also leave the matter in vour hands.

R. W. Bro. F. W. Harcourt, D. D. G. M. District Xo.
ua vs. W. Bro. Cairns, W. Master of Orient Lodge, No.
3?-\ Toronto.

The complaint against W. Bro. Cairns was for issuing
a memorandum book containing a portrait of himself in
Masonic regalia and distributing a large quantity thereof
to Masons and others, contrary to the " rules respecting
Masonic offences " ; also for issuing a post card with his
name and business on one side, and on the other side,
printed matter, headed " A tramp's own ritual." claimed
to be a Masonic offence, coming under the head of " con-
temptuous expressions regarding Masonry " ; also for al-
lowing his portrait, with Masonic regalia, to be published
in the directory of the A. O. U. W. society.

I appointed R. W. Bros. E. B. Brown, J. J. Thompson
and E. J. B. Duncan, P. D. D. G. M's, a Commission to
take the evidence and report their findings of fact to me.
They did so, but acquitted the accused upon the third

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charge, as such publication in said directory was done
without his knowledge, and found him guilty upon the
other charges. I adjudged a severe reprimand, which
was given at my request, by the R. W. Bro. the Deputy
Grand Master in Orient Lodge at one of its regular meet-
ings. Out of consideration for W. Bro. Cairns, I regret
exceedingly having to make this matter public ; he did
these things in ignorance, although he defended the case
before the Commission, but as the points involved can
only be emphasized and made public here, I wish to say-
that Masonry occupies a much higher plane than the one
W. Bro. Cairns has placed it on by his acts. The Grand
Lodge of Canada is very jealous of the principles upon
which it is founded, and for its good name, cannot allow
any brother found guilty of such offences to go unpun-
ished.

OFFICIAL VISITS.

I received many more invitations than I could possibly
accept. When you consider the large and magnificent
distances embraced by our jurisdiction and are told that
I have travelled over 12,000 miles on Masonic work, be-
sides a correspondence of over 1,200 letters from my
office on the same work, you will readily realize that I
have been busy. I need not take up your time detailing
each visit. There are a few, however, of which I desire
to give you a short account.

On the 2 1 st November, 1905. I visited St. George's
Lodge, No. 10, Quebec Register, Montreal, the occasion
being a Past Masters' night, with M. \V. Bro. Col. A. A.
Stevenson in the chair, when he conferred the 3rd degree
in a manner quite on all fours with the perfectness with
which he does any work in our Grand Lodge Communi-
cations assigned to him. St. George's Lodge was one
of the 41 lodges which formed the Grand Lodge of
Canada 51 years ago.

I was treated right royally and was presented with a
medal commemorative of their 75th anniversary.

On the 4th April. 1906, the three lodges of Belleville
tendered me a reception. I mention this as it was unique
in my experience. They did not offer me any degree
work, but papers upon Masonic subjects were read, re-
sulting in a lodge room talk, eliciting much useful infor-

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mation. Many of the lodges in this and contiguous dis-
tricas were represented, and with such a capital lead the
speeches at the subsequent banquet were of a somewhat
higher type, from a literary standpoint, than is usual at
such functions. The paper by the Senior Warden
(Mathematical Master in the Belleville Collegiate Insti-
tute) on " Masonry and the Magic Square," and the
" Symbolism of Masonic Numbers," was a scholarly
production. R. W. Bro. Col. Ponton, D. D. G. M. of
District No. 13, was responsible for this delightful even-
ing. I am sorry he is not with us to-day, having gone
to London, Eng., as a representative of the Belleville
Board of Trade, to the Congress of the Chambers of
Commerce of the World.

On the 1st and 2nd of May, 1906, upon invitation I
visited the Grand Lodge of the State of New York, ac-
companied by M. W. Bro. Allen, or rather, I found him
there, he being practically ubiquitous. The extreme
pleasure of our meeting there was, I think, mutual.

The first evening was taken up as follows : Dinner at
the Cafe Martin, 5th avenue, where I had the honor of
meeting the M. W. the Grand Masters and many Past
Grand Masters of New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey
and Delaware, also R. W. Bro. Alton D. Parker, P. D. D.
G. M., New York, Chairman of the Commission of Ap-
peals, and the gentleman who opposed President Roose-
velt at the last election.

• As we still lived after this feast, we were escorted to
Madison Square Garden, where a benefit entertainment
was to be given to raise funds for the erection of a monu-
ment to Daniel D. Tompkins, in his lifetime Governor of
the State of New York, Vice-President of the L^nited
States, and Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of the
State of New York, a very wealthy man, who sacrificed
his fortune in the service of his country and died a pau-
per because of his lavish and generous hand, and for
which no compensation was made until years after he and
his wife had left this earth for a place where good deeds
are requited.

M. W. Bro. Sutherland. Past Grand Master of the
Grand Lodge of New York, and one of our Past Grand
Masters as well (now beside me) was selected by his
Mother Grand Lodge to deliver the oration of the even-

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ing to the vast multitude. The incident in question was
during the troublesome times of 1812-13, and one present,
shutting his eyes to the history of that and the subsequent
period, and not knowing where M. W. Bro. Sutherland
hailed from, would, judging from his magnificent address,
come to the conclusion that Great Britain had transported
one of their patriotic orators of that early period to tell
the Government of the United States how remiss they
were of proper treatment of a man who lost his millions
and went to his grave a pauper and in seeming disgrace
solely for his country. I was proud of M. YV. Bro.
Sutherland for uttering absolute and impartial justice
upon the sad drama of that day. To do the greatest
honor to M. W. Bro. Allen and your Grand Master we
were introduced last, and entered that vast arena (pro-
perly announced) between four files, composed of the
members of the Grand Lodge of Xew York, about 2,000
strong, when a band struck up " God Save the King,"
and the immense audience of about 11,000 people rose to
their feet and fairly took us off our feet by their welcome.
On the stage were about 500 voices of the Festival
Chorus Society of Xew York, about 60 pieces in the or-
chestra, and the Grand Lodge officers of the different
Grand Jurisdictions stated. The entertainment pro-
ceeded in a manner as only Xew York Masons can pro-
duce.

The next day M. W. Bro. Allen and myself were re-
ceived by the Grand Lodge of Xew York in session. 1
was pleased by the persistence of M. W. Bro. Sutherland
in his insistence to present your representatives to his
Mother Grand Lodge, putting their Grand Marshal (a
very important officer) in the background for the occa-
sion.

On your behalf I invited these several Grand Masters
and Past Grand Masters in a body to visit us at this Com-
munication, and would have been delighted to have them
with us.

On the 10th July, hist. I attended a Special Jubilee
Communication of St. George's Lodge, Montreal, the
occasion being to commemorate the 50th anniversary of
the Masonic birth of M. \V. Bro. Stevenson, who first
saw light in St. George's Lodge on the 16th day of July.
.A. D. 1856. I could not miss that meeting: I would not

64 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.

if I could, and you can feebly realize the unbounded en-
thusiasm exhibited.

The life commemorated was sufficient in all conscience
to satisfy the greatest Masonic gourmand ; but when you
add to it the announcement made that after 30 years of
weary waiting the Grand Lodge of Quebec had just re-
ceived the fraternal recognition of the Parent Grand
Lodge of England, you can well understand the great re-
joicing, and which was the only thing left necessary to
complete the happiness of the guest of the afternoon near
the sunset of his Masonic and earthly career.

Our splendid friend and brother is with us to-day, as
he always is ; he is fully entitled to all the love we bestow
upon him, and although he is within sound of my voice
I am compelled to tell him for you, he is a splendid man
and Mason and has wound himself around our hearts.
May he be spared for many years to be of further use
and example to all of us. He fought manfully and ably
for the Grand Lodge of Canada in its struggling times,
and I am glad to say he still lives to see the full fruition
of his unwearied efforts on our behalf and of the Grand
Jurisdiction in which he now resides.

It seems fitting to me, with the assurance of your
hearty endorsation, that some act of Grand Lodge should
mark our congratulations to M. W. Bro. Colonel Steven-
son upon his attainment of a term of Masonic years, only
one short of the life of our Grand Lodge, and I have
caused a medal to be struck for presentation to our Most
Worshipful Brother. The die used is the one from
which the Semi-Centennial Medal of Grand Lodge was
struck last year, with an appropriate inscription on one
side commemorative of the occasion, to be presented to
the Most Worshipful Brother after the reading of this
address.

SEMI-CENTENNIAL BENEVOLENT FUND.

As this is one of the Masonic matters near my heart,
because it is your behest, I place it last, in the hope that
my words will remain freshest in your memories and bear
good fruit.

To M. W. Bro. Harding is to be given the credit for
suggesting in his address of 1903 the propriety of raising
$100,000, first, to mark the semi-centennial of the forma-

ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, TORONTO, 5906. 65

tion of the Grand Lodge of Canada in 1905, and second,
to utilize the income derived therefrom for the relief of
distress. There was received up to the 31st May, 1904,
just preceding our meeting at Brockville, the sum of
$2,438.69. At the Brockville meeting, by a unanimous
vote, Grand Lodge committed itself to the raising of this
fund, the time to be extended for three years, from the
1st of July, 1904, and decided that the fund should be in-
vested and the income therefrom to be expended in be-
nevolence, as the other funds devoted to that purpose
were distributed. At Hamilton in 1905. the fund, with
interest, had increased to $21,000, or slightly over 20 per
cent, of the required amount, leaving $79,000.00 to be
raised in two years from the last mentioned date. At
the meeting in Hamilton last year the Committee on Be-
nevolence recommended an increase from $100 to $150,
and from $40 to $50 on interim grants, which Grand
Lodge approved of, and the result is the expenditure for
ordinary benevolence this year is in excess of the expen-
diture last year by $3,000 or thereabouts.

Our capital account last year stood at $116,000 in
round numbers, this year $111,000 in round numbers,
showing an impairment of capital account almost en-
tirely for benevolent purposes. If this is continued in a
comparatively short period of time our capital account
will be done if this amount is not raised, from the income
of which we can save the capital account to the extent of
such income.

The relief of distress really belongs to the lodges, but
Grand Lodge having taken it up some years ago, must
continue the work. Should our capital account become
exhausted, it would only remain for Grand Lodge to in-
crease her per capita tax upon the members of the lodges
to raise the necessary funds for benevolence and ordinary
expenditure. It is not good housekeeping to spend your
last dollar. Although our membership is increasing, the
calls for aid are also increasing relatively, and I know
that in many cases the amounts granted are mere pit-
tances in comparison with actual necessities.

There are three reasons why we are asking you for this
money, any one of them being sufficient: 1st, it is meet
and fitting for us to give of our substance to the G. A. O.
T. U. in part recognition of the bounties bestowed upon
us during the last 50 years, and so mark that period by a

66 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.

benevolent fund ; 2nd, the honor of Grand Lodge is at
stake. You committed it to the task of raising this fund
and it was so published to the Masonic world ; we there-
fore cannot afford to have to declare it a failure ; 3rd, this
is the first time Grand Lodge has asked the individual
Mason to embrace the opportunity of carrying out that
promise made by him at the northeast corner of the lodge.
The money is urgently needed ; the income on twice that
sum could easily be distributed, and yet leave needy cases
unprovided for. I would then ask you, in all earnest-
ness, to rise to the task and maintain the splendid name
the Grand Lodge of Canada in the Province of Ontario
has already earned and has received from our Sister
Grand Jurisdictions over the world.

The fund, with interest, now amounts to $30,389.29,
leaving about $69,000.00 to be raised by the 1st of July,
1907. It is easily done if you get the proper machinery
at work.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.

I have been overwhelmed with courtesies and most
loyal support during the past year, evidencing the great
fealty of the Craft towards their Grand Master. I can-
not refer to one tithe of the kind things that have been
said and kind acts done. This is Masonry, and I can
fervently say, " God bless you all."

I have had to perform some executive acts which have
"been exceedingly painful to me, but which I considered
it my duty to do.

Upon me, during the interim between your Annual
Communication, has been cast the duty, as your Grand
Master, of safe-guarding the principles of the Order,
and seeing that the Constitution is strictly observed.
When I took my obligation at your altar I promised to do
this, and I have striven to do it, but always in the hope
that those affected would see it through my eyes and
sympathise with me in the effort to do what I thought
was right.

If the Constitution is once allowed to be broken the
door is open for further irregularities, and the result
would be chaos and the Grand Master cease to be a ruler.
Better be seemingly severe in love than weak because of
false sympathy.

Just one closing word of thanks to those Grand Lodge
officers who have been all kindness and of much assist-

ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, TORONTO, 5906. 6T

ance to me. More especially do I owe the utmost grate-
fulness to your most efficient Grand Secretary. He is
not only capable, but prompt and unwearying in his de-
sire to make my work light.

I trust our deliberations will be conducted on business
lines and with that love and harmony which should at all
times characterize Freemasons, and I hope that we shall
be spared to meet once more, one year hence, at our next
Annual Communication.

JAS. H. BURRITT.

Grand Master.

It was moved bv R. W. Bro. A. T. Freed, seconded by

R. W. Bro. J. S. Dewar, and

Resolved, That the address of the M. W. the Grand Master
be referred to a special committee to report thereon.

The Grand Master named as such committee M. W.
Bros. W. R. Whyte, Hon. J. K. Kerr and Benj. Allen.

The Most Worshipful the Grand Master then called
upon M. W. Bro. the Hon. Senator J. K. Kerr to make
the presentation to Most W. Bro. A. A. Stevenson on his
attainment of a term of fifty years as a Mason.

PRESENTATION.

M. W. Bro. J. K. Kerr, Past Grand Master, said :
I am grateful to you. Most Worshipful Grand Master,
for having called upon me to make this presentation on
behalf of this Grand Lodge, and I appreciate the kind-
ness of the brethren in allowing me to be their spokes-
man on account of my intimate association with M. W.
Bro. Stevenson, dating back to the time I became a mem-
ber of Grand Lodge more than 40 years ago. After refer-
ring to the fact that M. W. Bro. Stevenson was initiated
into Masonry in St. George Lodge, Montreal, then within
the jurisdiction of this Grand Lodge, 50 years ago. he pro-
ceeded : We unite in extending to him our sincere con-
gratulations upon having attained to his jubilee — his fifty
years — as a Mason. During all those years M. W. Bro.
Stevenson has been a prominent figure. As a citizen of
Montreal he has been forward in every good work for the
advancement of that city and community in which he has
resided and has done much towards making the city of
Montreal the beautiful as well as the busy, the attractive,
as well as the prosperous place which, as the metropolis —
the metropolitan city of Canada — it has held for years.

68 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.

As a Canadian, by his voice and the active part he has
taken in public affairs, he has contributed much towards
the up-building of a sound national sentiment befitting
the advanced position which Canada has been steadily
and rapidly taking up as an important part of the British
empire, to which we are all so proud to belong.

As a Mason it has been M. W. Bro. Stevenson's privi-
lege to help greatly in bringing up our Grand
Lodge, from the days of small beginnings to its present
magnificent proportions, and in diffusing the benefits and
privileges of Freemasonry throughout our jurisdiction
and even beyond those limits.

On the 9th July, 1868, at the city of London, Bro.
Stevenson was elected Grand Master, and during the
thirty-eight years which have since intervened he has
been a prominent figure at all the communications of our
Grand Lodge, taking his share of the work and discharg-
ing it with fervency and zeal as well as with marked
ability. I might almost say that no annual meeting of
Grand Lodge would be complete without his presence,
where his sound judgment, his profound mastery of the
great principles of our order, his timely advice and his
good judgment help to make our gathering instructive
and useful as well as enjoyable to all who are privileged
to meet and hear him there. It is his great privilege
to enjoy the confidence and affection of all with whom he
comes in contact, and his disposition and nature is such
that he repoices in being helpful to all about him. What
a delightful review — I had almost said reverie — it must
be to him when he recalls the innumerable acts of kind-
ness which he has been privileged to do for his brethren
chiefly, and for many without the pale of Free-
masonry, during the years of his well-spent life, the help-
ing hand so often extended, the cheery word so often
spoken, the friendly warning so often given, the good,
the truly good, the altogether good so often done. As
we dwell upon it we are impelled to resolve that we
would strive to be more like him.

Last year this Grand Lodge celebrated its jubilee of
fifty years, this year we celebrate the Masonic jubilee of
our oldest living Past Master, the grand old man of the
Grand Lodge of Canada. We congratulate him upon
attaining his jubilee, and we venture to hope and breathe
the prayer that the Great Architect of the Universe may

ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, TORONTO, 5906. 69

spare him for many many years of usefulness and honor,
and that we may enjoy the privilege, the great privilege
of meeting him at our Annual Communications and other
assemblies during many years to come.

M. W. Bro. Stevenson, as the next oldest surviving
Past Grand Master, I am delegated by the M. W. Grand
Master and Grand Lodge, to present you with this double
jubilee medal. It commemorates your Masonic jubilee
year as well as the jubilee year of our Grand Lodge.
When you wear it may it serve to remind you of the
many warm hearts of the many true friends you have
made during the fifty years you have served the Craft,
and as your brethren see it on your breast they will re-
call the many acts of kindness you have done for the
brethren, the many services you have rendered the Craft,
and they will think, if they do not say, God bless you.
(Applause.)

M. W. Bro. Stevenson, upon stepping forward to ac-
cept the medal from the hands of M. W. Bro. J. K. Kerr,
did sp with tear-dimmed eyes. He referred feelingly to
his long connection with the Craft, and he said that the
brethren had been too good to him. If he had to begin
life over again he would not wait until he was twenty-
seven, but he would petition for admission to a lodge just
one minute after he had attained the necessary age.
(Applause.)

GRAND SECRETARY'S REPORT.

To the M. W. the Grand Master, Officers and Members
of the Grand Lodge, A. F. & A. M. of Canada, in the
Province of Ontario :

M. W. Sir and Brethren, —

I beg leave to present to Grand Lodge my annual report,
containing an account of all moneys received by me and
paid to the Grand Treasurer during the year ending 31st
May, 1906. Also a summary of the expenditure for the
year with ledger balances to the 31st May, 1906, and re-
turns of subordinate lodges as at the 24th June, 1906,
with, by instruction of the M. W. Grand Master, a record
of dispensations issued, By-laws and amendments thereto
approved, and other official acts of the M. VV. Grand
Master.

70

GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.

STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS.

Certificates .
Dues .
Fees

Dispensations .

Warrants

Constitutions, etc ...

Commutation of dues

Miscellaneous

Interest on Debentures and Bank Account as
follows :
Brockville debentures, $3,000 at 4 per

cent

Woodstock debentures, $7,000 at 6 per

cent

Central Canada Loan and Savings, $15,000

at 4 per cent

Central Canada Loan and Savings, $15,000

5 years in advance, £ per cent

Canada Permanent and Western Canada,

$10,000 at 4 per cent

Canada Permanent Loan and Savings,

$10,000 at 4 per cent

Landed Banking and Loan Co., $15,000 at

4 per cent

Canada Savings and Loan Co., $5,000 at

4^ per cent

Ontario Loan and Debenture Co., $5,000

at 4\ per cent

Hamilton Provident and Loan Co., $15,000

at 4^ per cent

Brantford debentures, $8,000.00 at 4%..
St. Thomas " 1,538.12 "
St. Thomas " 1,599.64 " ..
St Thomas " 1,633.63 "
St. Thomas " 1,730.17 "
St. Thomas " 1,799.38 " ..
St. Thomas " 1,871.35 " ..
St. Thomas " 1,946 35 " . .
Toronto " 2,433.33 " ..
Interest on deposit in bank

Total

$120 00
420 00
600 00
93 75
400 00
400 09
600 00
206 24

206 25

$ 4,694 00

16,758 10

5,210 75

445 00

• 50 00

1,042 28

825 00

531 15

618 75

320 00

61 52

63 99

66 55

69 21

71 98

7-1 85

77 85

170 32

179 65

4,820 91

$34,377 19

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PAYMENTS TO GRAND TREASURER.

1905.
June 14 Deposit $ 223 25

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'it " 487 88

566 50
706 25

1.115 37

1.116 75

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Jul>T 3 " 392 25

3 " 931 11

* " 993 75

6 " 1,293 75

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8 " • 425 50

' }\ " 775 50

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14 " 435 25

15 " 248 85

1,552 40

231 35

26

31 " 117 00

Au£- 17 " 184 25

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143 50

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" 362 75

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71 25
118 55

Dec- 1 " 126 12

322 25

67 50

1,367 66

775 55

392 00

§5,563 75

9,166 21

397 25

454 25

1,256 98

1,005 42

3,051 08

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SUMMARY OF EXPENDITURE.
For the year ending 31st May, 1906.

Salary of Grand Secretary, one year, to March 31st,
1906 5

Salary of Grand Treasurer, one year, to March 31st,
1906

Salary of Auditor, one year and three-quarters, to
March 31, 1906

Salaries of office staff, one year, to May 31, 1906

Incidental expenses, Grand Secretary's office

Printing and Stationery

Copp, Clark Co., Certificates and Warrants

Bell Telephone Co

Insurance

Toronto General Trust Co., safety deposit box

Hamilton Masonic Hall Association, rent

Office Furniture

Expenses of Grand Lodge and Board of General
Purposes at Hamilton

Expenses of Committees and Delegates

Rolph, Clark & Co., Semi-Centennial Medals

M. W. Bro. H, Robertson, Report on Foreign Cor-
respondence

Chairman Benevolent Committee, postage, etc

J. B. Nixon, Investigating Benevolent Grants

Testimonial to M. W. Bro. Benjamin Allen

Balance travelling expenses M. YV. Bro. Allen

On account travelling expenses M. W. Bro. J. H.
Burritt ...

Expenses for funeral wreaths, etc

Springfield Lodge No. 259, reimbursement for jewels. . . .

Masonic Relief Association, membership in

Grand Master of California, contribution to Earth-
quake and Fire Relief Fund 1,000 00

2,000 00

200 00

525 00

1,799

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1,148

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Grants for Benevolence 22. 110 00

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166 Wentworth Stoney Creek 6 00

91 Colborne Colborne 45 00

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119 Maple Leaf Bath 68 00

339 Orient Toronto 119 00

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115 Ivy Beamsville

164 Star in the East Wellington

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392 Huron Camlachie

242 Macoy Mallorytown

123 Belleville Beneville

433 Bonnechere Eganville

270 Cedar Oshawa

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416 Lyn Lynn

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235 Aldworth Paisley

279 New Hope Hespeler. .. .. .. .

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140 Malahide Aylmer

56 Victoria Sarnia

297 Preston Preston

336 Highgate Highgate

123 Belleville Belleville

286 Wingham Wingham

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155 Peterboro Peterboro

426 Stanley Toronto Junction.

9 Union Napanee

113 Wilson Waterford .. ..

^-4 Temple Hamilton

136 Richardson Stouffville ....

109 AiDion Harrowsmith .. .

461 Ionic Rainy River. .. .

222 Marmora Marmora

10 Norfolk Simcoe

30 Composite Whitby

65 Rehoboam Toronto

410 Zeta Toronto

404 Lome Tamworth

277 Seymour Port Dalhousie. .

333 Prince Arthur Flesherton .. .. .

361 Waverley Guelph

3 Ancient St. John's . . . . Kingston

223 Norwood Norwood ,

104 St. John's Norwich

137 Pythagoras Meaford

203 Irvine Elora

367 St. George Toronto

427 Nickel Sudbury

442 Dyment Thessalon

135 St. Clair Milton

205 New Dominion New Hamburg..

380 Union London

339 Orient Toronto

21a St. John's Vankleek Hill .. ,

18 Prince Edward Picton

346 Occident Toronto

i/. Sharon Queensville ....

129 Rising Sun Aurora

Amount.

100

00

13

00

18

00

12

00

13

00

90

50

34

00

7

Oil

19

00

81

00

19

Oil

11

00

13

Oil

1

00

2

00

3

00

4

00

7

00

3

00

44

00

27

00

68

00

61

00

53

00

16

00

18

00

9

00

59

00

22

00

49

00

22

(1(1

42

00

51

110

41

00

15

00

45

00

204

00

50

HO

77

00

53

on

68

00

29

00

50

110

113

nn

20

00

25

00

26

00

35

00

80

on

3

00

47

50

34

00

5

00

34

00

ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, TORONTO, 5906. 91

No. Name of Lodge Where HeM. Amount.

•201 Leeds Gananoque 126 50

230 Kerr Barrie 30 00

405 Mattawa Mattawa 76 00

313 Clementi Lakefield 14 00

384 Alpha Toronto 34 50

101 Corinthian Peterboro 153 00

108 Blenheim Princeton 2 00

372 Palmer Bridgeburg 60 00

471 King Edward VII . . . . Chippewa 39 00

420 Nipissing North Bay 48 50

87 Markham Union Markham 12 00

103 Maple Leaf St. Catharines 3 00

105 St. Mark's Niagara Falls 11 00

121 Doric Brantford 87 00

324 Temple Hamilton 25 00

63 St. John's Carleton Place 68 00

14 1 Mississippi Almonte 71 00

52 Dalhousie Ottawa 63 00

58 Doric Ottawa 73 00

177 The Builders Ottawa 36 00

23.L Fidelity Ottawa 54 00

264 Chaudiere Ottawa 52 00

371 Prince of Wales Ottawa 67 00

383 Henderson Winchester 32 00

312 Pnyx Wallaceburg 13 00

220 Zeredatha Uxbridge 20 00

26 Ontario Port Hope 89 00

331 Fordwich Fordwich 18 00

332 Stratford Stratford 200 00

23 Richmond Richmond Hill. 27 00

272 Seymour Ancaster 69 00

463 North Entrance Ha^ourton 11 00

U.D.Victoria Toronto Junction.. .. 40 00

Toronto West District, No. 11 46 50

Toronto East District, No. 11a 46 50

86 Wilson Toronto 220 00

143 Friendly Brothers .. ..Iroquois 41 00

414 Pequonga Kenora 30 00

456 Elma Monkton 25 00

320 Chesterville Chesterville 16 00

291 Dufferin W. Flamboro 10 00

66 Durham Newcastle 9 00

423 Strong Sundridge 38 00

364 Dufferin Melbourne 2 00

209a St. John's London 91 50

259 Springfield Springfield 17 00

285 Seven Star Alliston 28 00

210 Central Prescott 12 00

6 Barton Hamilton 162 80

186 Plantagenet Plantagenet 18 00

229 Ionic Brampton 175 00

61 Acacia Hamilton 125 00

324 Temple Hamilton 3 00

27 Strict Observance Hamilton 110 00

9i GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.

T.D. Gore Bay Gore Bay 33 00

440 Arcadia Minuen 36 00

192 Orillia Orillia 122 00

Interest on bank deposits 76 50

Interest City of Toronto debentures 175 00

Interest City of Woodstock debentures 181 57

Interest City of Peterboro debentures 60 00

Interest City of Ottawa debentures 250 00

Dividend Masonic Hall stock 3 00

Fraternally submitted,

$30,389 29

^-lc&/l/C(/&<-'1/ios>si

Grand Secretary.
Hamilton, July i8th, 1906.

ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, TORONTO, 5906. 93

GRAND TREASURER'S REPORT.

To the Most Worshipful the Grand Master, Officers and Mem-
bers of the Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of Canada, in
the Province of Ontario :

I herewith submit a statement of Receipts and Expendi-
tures of the Grand Lodge for the year ending 31st May, 1906.
The balance at the credit of the Current

Account in the Canadian Bank of
Commerce on the 31st day of May,
1905, was $6,498 63

Less cheques issued but not presented

for payment at close of year 345 27

$ 6,153 36

During the year the following amounts
have been received by me from Grand
Secretary, viz., cash $29,556 28

Interest from investments 4,641 26

Interest on bank deposits 179 65

$34,377 19

$40,530 55
The expenditure during the year was as follows :

For General Charges $16,591 63

For Benevolence 22,110 00

$38,701 63

Leaving a balance of $ 1,828 92

Balance in bank on 31st May, 1906 . . . . $ 3,298 92
Less cheques issued but not presented

for payment up to close of year. ..' 1,470 00

$ 1,828 92

STATEMENT— GENERAL FUND.

The Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free & Accepted Masons of
Canada, in the Province of Ontario, in account with E. T.
Malone, Grand Treasurer.

RECEIPTS.

1905.

June 1 — Balance as per Balance Sheet issued

31st May, 1905 $116,168 52

1906.

May 31 — Received from the Grand Secretary
from interest on investments and
interest on bank balances 34,377 19

$150,545 71

94 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.

DISBURSEMENTS.
1905.

June 3 — E. Limon, 4 book cases Grand Secre-
tary's office $ 157 80

3 — Grand Secretary's salary to 30th June,

1905

3 — Grand Treasurer's salary to 30th June

19 — Hamilton Masonic Hall Association,
rent to 1st July, 1905

24 — Assistant in Grand Secretary's office,
salary to 30th June, 1905

24 — Stenographer's salary to 30th June,

1905

July 12 — M. W. Bro. Benjamin Allen, balance
expenses

17 — Expenses of Grand Lodge meeting at
Hamilton

22 — J. B. Nixon, Benevolent Investigation

22— R. L. Gunn, Auditor

22 — R. L. Gunn, expenses stamps, etc.,
Board of Benevolence

22 — Grand Secretary, balance of inciden-
tals

22 — Grand Secretary, on account of inci-
dentals, 1905-1906

27 — Assistant in Grand Secretary's office,
salary to 31st July, 1905

27 — Stenographer's salary to 31st July,
1905

27 — Henry Robertson, Committee on For-
eign Correspondence

27 — Canadian Bank of Commerce, draft

pay Masonic Relief Association of

U. S. and Canada, Brooklyn, N.Y. 163 54

July 27 — Copp, Clark & Co., certificates and

warrants

27 — Robert Duncan & Co., stationery.. ..

27— A. C. Turnbull, stationery

27 — Howell Lithographing Co., account
lithographing

27 — Hand Fireworks Co., tubes for mailing

27 — French Bros., for folio books

27 — Spectator Printing Co., printing . .

27 — Bell Telephone Co., account to 1st
December, 1905

27 — Wm. Dodson & Co., fixing Grand Secre-
tary's office

Aug. 3 — Springfield Lodge, 259, to reimburse
lodge for jewels not returned, etc
8 — R. W. Bro. J. B. Rankin, expenses at-
tending Semi-Centennial Benevo-
lent Committee

17 — Assistant in Grand Secretary's office,
salary to 31st August, 1905 . . . .

500
50

00

oo

115

00

66

00

44

00

55

00

1,200
250
300

00
00
00

15

00

148

11

500

00

67

00

43

00

150

00

1,184
108

44

35

90
25

35

17

6

978

00
25

95

28

50

12

00

25

00

14

50

67

00

ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, TORONTO, 5906. 95

Aug-. 26 — Clerk in Grand Secretary's office,
salary to 31st August, 1905 ....

26 — Stenographer's salary to 31st August,
1905

29 — Grand Secretary, balance expenses
meeting Grand Lodge, Hamilton,
1905 :

31 — Grand Secretary, expenses Committee

on the Constitution

Sept. 2 — J. B. Nixon, account Benevolent In-
vestigation

7 — French Bros., cash book, etc

12 — Grand Secretary's salary to 30th Sept.,
1905

12 — Grand Treasurer's salary to 30th Sept.,
1905

23 — Assistant in Grand Secretary's office,
salary to 30th Sept., 1905

23 — Clerk in Grand Secretary's office,
office, salary to 30th Sept., 1905..

23 — Stenographer's salary to 30th Sept.,
1905

25 — Robert Harper, wreath Mrs. Murray's
funeral

18 — J. B. Nixon, account Benevolent In-
vestigation

Oct. 2 — Hamilton Masonic Hall Association,

rent to 1st October, 1905

2 — Grand Secretary, expenses as delegate
to Masonic Relief Association at

Syracuse

3 — Aubrey White, expenses Semi-Centen-
nial Benevolent Fund Committee.
Sept. 29 — J. H. Sootheran, agent United States
Fidelity & Guarantee Co., prem-
ium on Hugh Murray's bond . .
Oct. 17 — Office Specialty Co., furniture Grand
Secretary's office

19 — Toronto General Trust Corporation,
rent of box 499 to 30th Sept., 1906

27 — Assistant in Grand Secretary's office,
salary to 31st October, 1905 . .

27 — Clerk in Grand Secretary's office,
salary to 31st October, 1905 . .

27 — Stenographer's salary to 31st Oct., 1905

28 — M. W. Bro. J. H. Burritt, account ex-
penses

10 — Rolph & Clark, Semi-Centennial

medals

Nov. 25 — Assistant in Grand Secretary's office,
salary to 30th November, 1905 . .

25 — Clerk in Grand Secretary's office,
salary to 30th November, 1905 . .

25 — Stenographer's salary to 30th Nov.,
1905

29

63

43

00

187

40

8

50

150
22

00
00

500

00

50

00

66

00

50

00

44

00

20

00

200

00

115

00

23

49

4

60

12

50

45

80

25

00

67

00

50
43

00
00

200

00

715

78

67

00

50

00

43

00

96

GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.

Dec. 2—

2-

2-
2-

2-

1-
1-
6-

21-

21-

21-

28-

Dec. 6—

1906
Jan.

Grand Secretary's salarv to 30th Dec,

1905

Grand Treasurer's salarv to 30th Dec,

1905

R. L. Gunn, Auditor to 30th Dec, 1905
Hamilton Masonic Hall Association,

rent to 30th Dec, 1905

Grand Secretary, account incidental

expenses

A. T. Freed, official visit to Orient

Lodge, 339, Toronto

J. B. Nixon, Benevolent Investigation,

final payment.

Bell Telephone Co., account to 1st

June, 1906

Assistant in Grand Secretary's office,

salary to 31st December, 1905 . .
Clerk in Grand Secretary's office,

salary to 31st December, 1905 . .
Stenographer's salary to 31st Dec, 1905
Testimonial to M. W. Bro. Allen,

P. G. M

29-
29-

Assistant in Grand Secretary's office,
salary to 31st Jan., 1906

Clerk in Grand Secretary's office,
salary to 31st January, 1906 . .

Stenographer's salary to 31st Jan., 1906

•Spectator Printing Co., on account
contract work

■Expenses Semi-Centennial Committee

Assistant in Grant Secretary's office
salary to 28th February, 1906.

•Clerk in Grand Secretary's office
salary to 28th February, 1906.

•Stenographer's salary to 28th Feb., 1906

•Grand Secretary's salary to 31st
March, 1906

■Grand Treasurer's salary to 31st
March, 1906

•Hamilton Masonic Hall Association,
rent to 31st March, 1906

•R. L. Gunn, Auditor, to 31st Mar., 1906

•Expenses M. W. Bro. Walkem's funeral

-Assistant in Grand Secretary's office,
salary to 31st March, 1906

Clerk in Grand Secretary's office,
salary to 31st March, 1906 ....

Stenographer's salary to 31st Mar., 1906
S. E. Cornell, Chairman Commission In-
vestigation, Petrolia, 194

April 14 — T. W. Lester, premium on office fur-
niture, books, etc., in Alliance As-
surance Co

Atlas Assurance Co., preimum on re-
galia, furniture and books

29-
29-

Feb. 19-
26-

26-

26-
March 3-

3-

3-

17-

27-
28-

28— (

28-
31-

14— i

500 0O

50 00
150 00

115 00

500 00

5 70

200 00

28 50

66 00

50 00
44 00

300 00

67 00

50 00
43 00

2,000 00
11 50

67 00

50 00

43 00

500 00

50 00

115 00
75 00
38 00

66 00

50 00

44 00

7 00

34 00
23 80

ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, TORONTO, 5906. 97

April 18 — Grand Master Burritt, account travel-
ling expenses 200 00

26 — Assistant in Grand Secretary's office,

salary to 30th April, 1906 67 00

26 — Stenographer's salary to 30th April,

1906 43 00

26 — Clerk in Grand Secretary's office,

salary to 30th April, 1906 50 00

May 2 — Henry T. Smith, reporting investiga-
tion Bro. Jones against Stevenson
Lodge, 218 43 00

19 — Reid Press Printing Co., special print-
ing 506 00

28 — Assistant in Grand Secretary's office,

salary to 31st May, 1906 67 00

28 — Clerk in Grand Secretary's office,

salary to 31st May, 1906 50 00

28 — Stenographer's salary to 31st Mav,

1906 43 00

29— M. W. Bro. Motley H. Flint, G. M.,

California relief distress 1,000 00

31 — Benevolent orders, as per list 22,110 00

31 — Balance, as per balance sheet 111,844 08

$150,545 71
The attached Balance Sheet shows the amount to the credit
of the General Fund on the 31st day of May, 1906, and the
sums invested with rates of interest. All the debentures are
deposited in the vaults of the Toronto General Trusts Cor-
poration, and are under the care of the Grand Treasurer and
the Grand Secretary, who in addition to the vault clerk of the
Toronto General Trusts Corporation, hold .check keys of the
rented vault where the debentures are deposited.

BALANCE SHEET, MAY 31, 1906.

Debentures

Brockville Debentures, face value at 4 per cent. $ 3,000 00
Woodstock Debentures, face value at 6 per cent. 7,000 00

Central Canada Loan & Savings Co., at 4% p. c. 15,000 00
Canada Permanent & Western Canada Mortgage

Corporation, at 4 per cent 10,000 00

Canada Permanent & Western Canada Mortgage

Corporation, at 4 per cent 10,000 00

The Landed Banking & Loan Co., at 4 per cent. 15,000 00
Canada Savings & Loan Co., at \x/% per cent.. .. 5,000 00

Ontario Loan & Debenture Co., at iVs per cent. 5,000 00

Hamilton Provident & Loan Co., at 4% per cent 15,000 00
City of Brantford Debentures, at 4 per cent.. .. 8,000 00

St. Thomas Debentures, at 4 per cent 12,148 50

City of Toronto, at 3% per cent 4,866 66

The purchase of the 3% per cent. City of To-
ronto debentures for $4,523.00 will pay Grand
Lodge interest thereon at the rate cf 4.05 p. c.

$110,015 16

98

GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.

Current Account

Balance in Canadian Bank of Com-
merce, 31st May, 1906 $ 3,298 92

Less cheques not presented up to 31st

May, 1906 1,470 00

Fraternally submitted.

1,828 92

$111,844 08

E. T. MALONE,

Grand Treasurer.

SEMI-CENTENNIAL BENEVOLENT FUND.

To the Most Worshipful the Grand Master, Officers and Mem-
bers of the Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of Canada, in
the Province of Ontario.

I herewith submit a statement of Receipts and Expendi-
tures of the Semi-Centennial Benevolent Fund for the 10^
months ending 31st May, 1906.

The balance at the credit of the account in the
Canadian Bank of Commerce on the 15th day
of July, 1905, was $11,596 37

Received from the Grand Secretary from the 15th

day of July, 1905, to 31st day of May, 1906.. 3,829 93

Bank interest $ 76 50

Dividend on Hamilton Masonic Hall
Association stock, par value $100,
standing in the name of and held
by the Grand . Secretary 3 00

Interest from debentures . . . . $547 50

Less accrued interest on pur-
chase of Peterboro deben-
ture of $2,000 16 27

531 23

610 73

$16,037 03

Premium paid on purchase of City of
Ottawa 5 per cent, debenture
$10,000 purchase, to vield 4 per
cent $529 00

Discount on purchase of Peterboro 3
per cent, debenture of $2,000 pur-
chase, to yield 4 per cent., price

paid $1,693.20 306 80

222 20

Leaving a balance of $15,814 83

The expenditure during the lO1^ months from July 15th,
1905, to May 31st, 1906, was as follows :
For investment in City of Ottawa 5 per cent de-
benture, purchased to pay 4 per cent $10,000 00

ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, TORONTO, 5906. 99

For investment in City of Peterboro 3 per cent.

debenture, purchased to pay 4 per cent. . . . 2,000 00

Balance in Bank of Commerce on 31st May, 1905 3,814 83

$15,841 83

BALANCE SHEET, MAY 31, 1906.

Debentures

City of Toronto to pay 4 per cent $ 5,000 00

City of Woodstock, to pay 4.05 per cent. 4,000 00

City of Ottawa, to pay 4 per cent 10,000 00

City of Peterboro, to pay 4 per cent 2,000 00

Balance at credit of current account in Cana-
dian Bank of Commerce on 31st May, 1906. 3,814 83
$100 stock in Hamilton Masonic Hall Associa-
tion, held by and in the name of the Grand
Secretary 100 00

$24,914 83

Fraternally submitted.

E. T. MALONE,

Grand Treasurer.

]flf)

GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.

1905-1906

PAYMENTS BY THE GRAND TREASURER ON
ACCOUNT OF BENEVOLENCE

June 1905.

July 1905.

24 Mrs. W. M. W. . .

.$75

00

3 Widow H. L. K.

. 20 00

24 Miss M. W

00

3 Widow W. T. . .

. 15 00

24 Miss M. H. H. . .

. 18

75

3 Widow T. E. . .

. 15 00

24 Mrs. T. D. H.. .

. 75

00

3 Widow J. H.

. 10 00

July

3 Widow A. F.

. 30 00

3 Widow G. S. M.

. 15

00

3 Widow J. W. . .

. 10 00

3 Widow J. V..

20

00

3 Widow W. J. S.

. 15 00

3 Widow W. C. S.

. 25

00

3 Widow W. T. S.

. 15 00

3 Widow J. F. .

10

00

3 Widow T. W. H.

. 10 00

3 Widow S. R. . .

. 30

00

3 Widow T. G. S.

. 10 00

3 Widow W. J. W.

. 20

00

3 Widow T. McL.

. 10 00

3 Widow J. P. ..

. 20

00

3 Widow G. C.

. 15 00

3 Widow G. R. B.

. 25

00

3 Widow A. J.

. 15 00

3 Widow J. J.. ..

20

00

3 Widow G. G.

. 20 00

3 Widow S. M. . .

. 10

00

3 Widow R. L. . .

. 10 00

3 Sister J. McP. .

. 10

00

3 Mother C. E. M.

. 10 00

3 Widow T. H. W.

. 15

00

3 Bro. J. C. W. . .

. 25 00

3 Widow R. A. K.

. 14

00

3 Widow J. W. . .

. 10 00

3 Widow J. S. . . .

15

00

3 Widow J. L.

. 10 00

3 Widow J. H. H.

. 10

00

3 Widow L. G. J..

. 10 00

3 Orphan M. N. . .

. 10

00

3 Widow J. L. Y..

. 10 00

3 Sister T. H. B..

. 15

00

3 Widow W. P.

. 10 00

3 Widow J. K. . .

. 25

00

3 Widow G. T.

. 15 00

3 Widow E. H. . .

. 20

00

3 Widow W. H. . .

. 50 00

3 Widow J. F. H..

. 15

00

3 Widow T. B. . .

. 10 00

3 Widow A. M. . .

15

00

: Widow P. G. . .

. 20 00

3 Sec.-Treas. L. B.

Df

3 Widow J. E.

. 20 00

Relief for Bro.

J.

3 Widow J. L. H.

. 15 00

W

10

00

3 Widow W. H. S.

. 10 00

3 Bro. R. T. S. ..

. 25

00

3 Widow W. B. . .

. 20 00

3 Sec.-Treas. L. B.

of

3 Widow D. G. . .

. 15 00

Relief, Hamilto

n,

3 Widow J. W. M.

. 20 00

for Bro. J. B. S

. 37

50

3 Dau. W. K. . . .

. 10 00

3 Bro. W\ C

. 25

00

:: Widow W. F. . .

. 20 00

3 Widow R. W. . .

. 10

on

3 Widow J. B. . .

. 15 00

3 Widow R. M. K.

. 15

00

3 Widow W. L. . .

. 10 00

3 Bro. W. H

. 25

00

R Widow W. M. H.

. 40 00

3 M. W. Bro. R. T. ^^

V.

3 Widow H. H. ..

. 20 00

for Dau. J. D.

. 25

00

:! Wife of S. M. D.

. 20 00

3 Widow J. M. ..

. 20

00

3 Widow F. G. B.

. 20 00

3 Widow J. W. . .

. 10

00

3 Widow T. J. B.

. 15 00

3 Widow W. P. . .

. 20

00

3 WTidow J. McK.

. 10 00

3 Widow J. W. . .

. 10

00

3 Sec.-Treas L. B.

3f

3 Widow W. J. A.

. 20

00

Relief, Ottaw

a,

3 Bro. W. McC.

. 25

00

for orphans J.

Ll 25 00

ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, TORONTO, 5906.

101

T. S.
G. S.

S.. ..
McF.
M. ..
B. of

.July 1905.

3 Widow W. M..
3 Widow A. M. .
3 Widow
3 Widow
3 Widow C. W
3 Sec.-Treas L.

Relief, reterboro,
Bro. R. G
3 Widow W
3 Widow H.
'3 Widow C.
3 Widow G. H.
3 Sister W. C.
3 Widow W

F.

0

G

L.

B.
C.
D.

McD

N

M.
C.
H.

Widow
Bro. H
Bro. E.
Widow
Widow G.
Widow W
Sec.-Treas

Relief,

for orphs S. M

Bro. J. H

G. T. P.
F

Y. ..

S. ..
J. ..
L. B. of
Toronto,
P

Widow

Widow

Widow R.

Widow R.

Widow J.

Widow

Widow

Widow

Widow

Widow

Widow

A. R. P.

J. T. G.

A. S. W..

T. R. ..

J. McK.

R. H. ..

Sec.-Treas. L. B. of

Relief, Toronto,

for Bro. D. B. M.

-3 Widow J. R. L. S.

3 Widow S. R. . .

3 Widow G. W. S.

J.

T.
H.
O.
O.

Widow
Widow G.
Widow J.
Mother J.
Wife F. D. . .
Widow A. G.
Widow C. W,
Widow W. E.
Widow T. V.
Widow S. B.
Widow W. G.
Dau. W. W..
Widow J. M.

W.

S.

10

00

10

00

10

00

20

00

20

00

50

00

10

00

20

00

20

00

15

00

25

00

20

00

10

00

50

00

50

00

20

00

20

00

20

00

20

00

50

00

lit

00

10

00

15

00

15

00

10

00

30

00

20

00

15

00

15

00

20

00

10

00

50

00

15

00

15

00

15

00

20

00

15

00

20

00

10

00

25

00

15

00

15

00

25

00

20

00

15

00

50

00

20

00

10

00

July
3 Widow
3 Widow
3 Widow
3 Widow
3 Widow
3 Dau. J.
3 Widow
3 Widow
3 Widow
3 Bro. J.
3 Widow
3 Widow
3 Bro. S.
3 Bro. B.
3 Bro. W.
3 Widow
3 Bro. A.
3 Widow
3 Widow
3 Bro. A.
3 Widow
3 Widow
3 Bro. J.
3 Widow
3 Bro. F.
3 Orphan
3 Widow
3 Widow
3 Widow
3 Widow
3 Widow

2 Widow

3 Widow
3 Widow
3 Widow
3 Widow
3 Widow
3 Bro. J.
3 Bro. G.
3 Widow
3 Widow
3 Bro. J.
3 Bro. J.
3 Widow
3 Widow
3 Widow
3 Widow
3 Mother
3 Widow
3 Widow
3 Widow
3 Bro. C.
3 Widow
3 Widow

1905.
H. H.

F. M. B.
R. G. B.
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C

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T. H. S.
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C. E. S. B
M. F. H.

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A. B. DeP
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M

of J. J.

E. K. . .
J. F.

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D. H. E.
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H. E. . .
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J. C.

15 00
20 00
15 00
20 00
10 00
30 00
20 00
15 00
20 00
25 00
15 00
15 00
50 00
25 00
50 00
20 00
25 00
10 00
10 00
50 00
20 00
10 00
50 00
10 00
50 00
10 00
10 00
20 00
10 00
20 00
40 00
20 00
15 00
30 00
40 00
10 00
10 00
25 00
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10 00
15 00
12 50
25 00
10 00
20 00
20 00
10 00
40 00
20 00
15 00
40 00
50 00
10 00
20 00

102

GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.

July 1905.

1

July 1905.

3 Dau. S. S

20 00

3 Widow E. S.

15 00

3 Widow J. H

15 00 !

3 Widow R. C. C.

15 00

3 Bro. J. E. R

50 00

3 Widow C. J. W.

10 00

3 Widow J. W

40 00

3 Widow T. C. . .

10 00

3 Widow W. A

10 00 |

3 Widow J. W...

20 00

3 Widow J. S

10 00 |

3 Daughter J. McE . .

10 00

3 Widow G. W

10 00 |

3 Widow R. C. . .

15 00

3 Widow D. S

10 00 !

3 Widow G. W. A.

20 00

3 Widow G. E. B. . .

20 00

3 Widow A. C.

10 00

3 Widow P. R. D. .

10 00

3 Widow E. D. . .

20 00

3 Widow W. E. S. . .

15 00

3 Bro. J. F. S.. ..

25 00

3 Bro. J. S

25 00

3 Bro. C. L

15 00

3 Widow C. B

20 00

3 Bro. T. R. W...

50 00

3 Widow S. A

20 00

3 Widow H. R.

20 00

3 Widow C. M

20 00

3 Widow O. Y. . .

20 00

3 Widow J. W. H.

15 00

3 Widow A. B.

20 00

3 Widow J. A. M. . .

15 00

3 Bro. N. K

50 00

3 Dau. T. L

20 00

3 Bro. F. McL . .

25 00

3 Widow J. A. P

15 00

3 Widow J. M. . .

10 00

3 Widow J. P.

25 00

3 Widow F. B. ..

10 00

3 Widow F. M. D.

20 00

3 Widow H. L.

10 00

3 Bro. G. W. A. P.

50 00

3 Widow A. A. M

20 00

3 Widow J. A

30 00

3 Bro. J. B

50 00

3 Widow H. G. G.

40 00

3 Bro. J. D

50 00

3 W. M. Lodge 131,

3 Bro. H. H

25 00

Southampton, Bro

3 W. Bro. G. H.

w.,

J. P

50 00

P. M. Lodge

No.

3 W.M.Lodge, Stouff-

348, Penetang,

for

ville, for Bro. J.C.

25 00

Bro. G. A. F.

C..

25 00

3 Widow S. L

20 00

3 Widow A. A. N..

25 00

3 Bro. R. C. W

25 00

3 Widow A. E. B..

15 00

3 Widow W. E. J.

25 00

3 Widow F. C.

20 00

3 Widow L. W. W. . .

20 00

3 WTidow J. E. E..

10 00

3 Widow J. A

25 00

3 Widow R. A. P.

15 00

3 W. M. Lodge 146

3 W. M. Lodge

No.

Newburgh, for or

373, Welland,

for

phans J. R. S.

20 00

orphans C. A

E.

3 Widow R. G

10 00

W. C

40 00

3 Widow W. C

20 00

3 Bro. W. McK. . .

25 00

3 Widow N. R. R.

40 00

3 Bro. J. C

25 00

3 Widow L. N

20 00

3 Bro. S. C. D. .

50 00

3 Widow A. S

40 00

3 Widow B. C. .

40 00

3 Bro. N. J. L

25 00

3 Widow P. C. .

25 00

3 Widow R. E. H.

15 00

3 Widow L. W. L

15 00

3 Widow J. G. . . .

10 00

3 Widow A. W. P

15 00

o Wife W. K

20 00

3 W. M. Lodge

No

3 Widow H. D. F. .

20 00

401, Deseronto

3 Widow J. P. . . .

30 00

for widow J.

C...

20 00

3 Widow J. Z

10 00

3 Widow A. C.

10 00

o Widow W. S.. . .

20 00

3 Bro. W. B. . . .

25 00

3 Widow T. B. P. .

15 00

3 Bro. A. F. . . .

25 00

3 Widow D. S. L.. .

15 00

3 Widow J. P.

25 00

3 Widow R. H. W. .

20 00

3 Widow F. P. G.

25 00

3 Widow J. A. S. .

20 00

3 Bro. G. R. McL

50 00

ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, TORONTO, 5906.

103

July 1905.

July 1905.

3 Bro. C. S

. 25

00

27

Widow E. K.

. 5 00

3 Bro. T. P

. 25

00

27

Widow W. J. C.

. 10 00

3 Widow W. R. . .

. 20

00

27

Widow J. W. S.

. 20 00

3 Widow R. E.

. 30

00

27

Widow D. R.

. 25 00

27 Widow A. S. . .

. 15

00

27

Widow J. B.

. 15 00

27 Widow S. M. . .

5

00

27

Widow J. Y. . .

. 10 00

27 Widow G. P. . .

. 30

00

27

Widow C. F. R..

. 30 00

27 Widow T. H. W.

. 5

00

27

Widow R. H.

. 10 00

27 Widow G. S.

. 5

00

27

Widow T. J. J..

. 20 00

27 Widow A. S. D.

. 20

00

27

Widow G. R. R.

. 20 00

27 Daughter P. P..

. 15

00

27

Widow A. G. R.

. 10 00

27 Bro. S. M

. 25

00

27

Bro. J. S

. 25 00

27 Widow G. S.

. 10

00

27

Widow G. S. ..

. 20 00

27 Widow W. S. C.

. 50

00

27

Widow J. F.

. 40 00

27 Widow T. E. McD

. 15

00

27

Widow J. A. . .

. 10 00

27 Widow G. S.

. 15

00

27

Widow J. .»lcC.

. 30 00

27 Widow J. T.. . .

. 10

00

27

Widow L. W. W.

. 5 00

27 Widow R. O.. .

. 10

00

27

Hattie, dau. J.R.S

.. 5 00

27 Widow T. W. H.

. 10

00

27

Bro. T. W

. 50 00

27 Widow W. P. . .

5

00

27

Sec.-Treas. L. B.

Df

27 Widow G. T. . .

5

nil

Relief, Toronto,

27 Widow J. C. M.

. 30

00

for Bro. A.W.McL 40 00

27 Widow W. A. W.

. 15

00

27

Widow J. S..

20 00

27 Widow J. S.. ..

. 15

00

27

Bro. R. K. B...

. 25 00

27 Widow J. B.

. 5

00

27

Widow R. C. C.

. 25 00

27 Widow A. L.

. 15

00

27

Widow D. McN.

. 10 00

27 Sec.-Treas L. B.

of

27

Bro. H. T

. 25 00

Relief, St. Thoma

s,

27

Bro. F. McE...

. 25 00

for Bro. G. L. F.

. 15

00

27

Bro. R. V

. 25 00

27 Widow J. L. H.

. 15

00

27

Widow H. R.

. 10 00

27 Widow T. A. ..

. 20

00

27

Bro. W. A. R..

. 50 00

27 Widow G. T. P.

. 10

00

27

Widow W. B. S.

. 25 00

27 Widow F. S. B..

. 5

00

27

Widow C. C. G.

. 40 00

27 Wife of A. B. . .

. 50

00

27

W. Bro. G. H. A\

.,

27 Widow G. H. B..

. 10

00

Penetang, for Br

o.

27 Widow G. M. Mc

[. 20

00

G. A. F. C...

. 5 00

27 Widow H. J. C. .

. 10

00

27

Widow W. G. S.

. 20 00

27 Widow F. W. S..

. 25

00

27

Widow A. C.

. 10 00

27 Bro. F. W. T.. .

. 15

00

September.

27 Widow W. E. H.

. 23

00

21

Bro. A. W

. 50 00

27 Bro. J. R

. 50

00

26

Mrs. W. M. W.

. 75 00

27 Widow R. H. D.

. 20

00

26

Miss M. W..

75 00

27 Widow G. C. P..

. 30

00

26

Miss M. H. H..

. 18 75

27 Widow H. H.

. 5

00

26

Mrs. T. D. H.

. 75 00

27 Widow J. S.

. 15

00

26

Widow A. S. . .

. 45 00

27 Widow M. C. B.

. 20

00

October.

27 Bro. N. J. L.

. 25

00

20

W. M. Lodge N

0.

27 Widow R. A. D.

. 30

00

38, Trenton, e

X-

27 Bro. B. B

. 25

00

penses, etc., Br

0.

27 Widow C. E. S. B

5

00

J. C's sickness

. 50 00

27 Bro. H. R

. 25

00

20

Bro. H. T

. 50 00

27 Bro. S. A. M...

. 25

00

27

W. M. Lodge N

o.

27 Widow C. A.

. 5

00

27. Hamilton, f<

Dr

27 Ethel S., dau J. J

5

00

benefit Wid. R.

3. 50 00

104

GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.

October 1905.

October 1905.

24 Widow G. S. M..

. 15

00

24

Widow T. G. S.

. 10 00*

24 Widow J. V.

. 20

00

24

Widow T. McC. L. 10 00>

24 Widow W. C. S.

. 25

00

24

Widow G. C. ..

. 15 00

24 Widow J. F.

. 10

00

24

Widow A. J.

. 15 00

24 Widow A. S.

. 15

00

24

Widow R. L.

. 10 00

24 Widow S. R.

. 30

00

24

Widow W. J. S.

. 15 00-

24 Widow W. J. W.

. 20

00

24

Mother CM.

. 10 00

24 Widow G. R. B.

. 25

00

24

Widow J. W. . .

. 10 00

24 Widow J. J.. ..

20

00

24

Widow J. LeO.

. 10 00

24 Widow S. M. . .

. 15

00

24

Widow J. L. Y..

. 10 00

24 Widow G. P. . .

. 30

00

24

Widow W. P. . .

. 15 00'

24 Sister J. McP . .

. 10

00

24

Widow G. T.

. 20 00

24 Widow T. H. W.

. 20

00

24

Bro. W. H

. 50 00

24 Widow R. A. K.

. 15

00

24

Widow T. B.

. 10 00-

24 Widow G. S.

. 20

00

24

Widow J. C. M.

. 30 00

24 Frances, orph. M.I

M. 10

00

24

Widow W. A. W.

. 15 00

24 Mrs. Carrie Au

t,

24

Widow W. H. S.

. 10 00

sister T. H. B.

. 15

00

24

Widow W. B.

. 20 00

24 Widow J. K.

. 25

00

24

Widow D. G.

. 15 00

24 Widow E. H. . .

. 20

00

24

Widow L. G. J..

. 10 00

24 Widow J. F. H.

. 15

00

24

Widow P. G.

. 20 00

24 Widow A. M.

. 15

00

24

Widow J. E. . .

. 20 Ofr

24 Widow R. M. K.

. 15

00

24

Widow J. L. H.

. 15 00

24 Widow A. S. D.

. 20

00

24

Widow J. W. M.

. 20 00-

24 Sec.-Treas. L. B.

of

24

Daughter W. K.

. 10 00

Relief, Hamilto

n,

24

Widow W. F.

. 20 00

for Bro. J. W.

. 10

00

24

Widow J. B.

. 20 00

24 Bro. R. T. S.

. 25

00

24

Widow W. L.

. 10 00

24 Sec.-Treas. L. B.

of

24

Wiuow W. M. H.

. 40 00

Relief, Hamilto

n,

24

Widow H. H. . .

. 15 00

for Bro. J. B. S

.. 37

50

24

Wife S. M. D...

. 20 00

24 Bro. W. C

. 25

00

24

Widow F. G. B.

. 20 00-

24 Bro. S. M

. 25

00

24

Widow T. J. B..

. 15 00

24 Widow R. W.

. 10

00

24

Widow J. McK. .

. 10 00

24 Widow G. S.

. 10

00

24

Samuel, son J. L.

. 25 00

24 Widow T. E. McD

. 15

00

24

Widow A. L. . .

. 15 00

24 Widow G. S.

. 15

00

24

Widow W. M.

. 10 00'

24 Bro. W. H

. 25

00

24

Widow A. M.

. 10 00

24 Daughter J. D..

. 25

00

24

Widow T. S. S.

. 10 00

24 Widow J. M. . .

. 20

00

24

Widow G. S. Mel

\ 20 00

24 Widow J. W. ..

. 10

00

24

Widow C. W. M.

. 20 00-

24 Widow J. T.

. 10

00

24

Sec. L. B. of Relie

f,

24 Widow J. W. ..

. . 10

00

Peterboro, f

>r

24 Widow W. J. A.

. . 20

00

Bro. R. H. G..

. 50 00

24 Bro. W. McC . .

. . 25

00

24

Widow W. B. . .

. 10 00

24 Widow W. P.

. . 15

00

24

Widow H. C. . .

. 20 00

24 Widow H. L. K..

. . 20

00

24

Widow C. D. Mel

). 20 00-

24 Widow W. T.

. . 15

00

24

Widow G. H. N.

. . 15 00

24 Widow T. E. ..

. . 15

00

24

Sister W. C. . .

. 25 00

24 Widow J. H.

. . 10

00

24

Sec. L. B. of Relie

it,

24 Widow A. F.

. . 30

00

St. Thomas, f

or

24 Widow J. W. . .

. . 10

00

Bro. G. L. F..

. 15 00-

24 Widow W. T. S.

. . 15

00

24

Widow W. M...

. 20 00

24 Widow T. W. H.

. . 20

00

24

ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, TORONTO, 5906.

105

October 1905

24 Bro. H. O. H..
24 Bro. E. G. . . .
24 Widow L. Y..
24 Widow G. S. .
24 Widow W. J. .
24 Sec. L. B. of Relief
Toronto, Orphans

S. M. P

24 W. M. Lodge No.
22, Toronto, for

Bro. J. H

24 Widow J. L. H.

24 Widow T. A

24 Sec.-Treas L. B. of

Relief, Toronto,

for Bro. D. B. M.

24 Widow G. T. P.

F. S. B.

R. D. M.

R.

J.

A.

J.

A.

T.

J.

24 Widow
24 Widow
24 Widow
24 Widow
24 Widow
24 Widow
24 Widow
24 Widow
24 Widow
24 Widow R.
24 Widow J.

D.
P.

M.
R.
T.
S.
R.
M.
H.
R. L

P.

G.

W.

w.

M.

J. C,

W. S

T...

24 Widow S. R.
24 Widow J. T. J..

24 Wife A. B

24 Widow G. H. B.
24 Widow J. O.
24 Mother J. O.

24 Wife F. D

24 Widow A. G.

24 Widow

24 Widow

24 Widow

24 Widow

24 Bro. J

24 Widow W. E. H

24 Bro. J. R

24 Widow R.

24 Widow

24 Bro. T.

24 Widow

24 Widow

24 Bro. M

24 Daughter W. W.

24 Widow J. M. . .

24 Widow H. H. . .

24 Widow F. M. B.

24 Widow J. S.

G.

G.
H.
F.
T.

G.

G.

T.
S.
G.

W.
Mel.

H.
C.

V.
B.
R.

50

00

50

00

20

00

20

00

20

00

20

00

50

00

15

00

20

00

50

00

20

00

15

00

15

00

15

00

in

00

3.0

00

20

00

15

00

15

00

20

00

10

00

15

00

15

00

20

00

50

00

25

00

20

00

10

00

25

00

15

00

10

00

20

00

10

00

25

00

15

00

25

00

50

00

20

00

30

00

25

00

20

00

15

00

50

00

20

00

10

00

i'o

00

20

00

15

00

October

24 Widow A.

24 Widow J.

24 Daughter

24 Widow M.

24 Widow

24 Bro. N

24 Widow

24 Bro. J.

24 Widow

24 Widow W.

24 Widow J.

24 Bro. S. S.

24 Bro. B. B.

24 Widow T.

24 Bro. A. C.

24 Widow C.

24 Widow M.

24 Bro. A. K.

24 Widow A.

24 Widow E.

24 Bro. H

24 Bro. S.

24 Widow

R

A.
C.

24 Bro. F. M
24 Esther S.,
24 Widow
24 Widow
24 Widow
24 Widow
24 Widow
24 Widow
24 Widow
Widow

24

24 Widow W

24 Widow W

1905.
C. ..

A. ..
J. C.

C. B.

B. ..
L. ..

B. ..
C. ..

A. D.

B. W.
S. B.
R. ..

H. S.

E. S.'b
F. H

B. DeP
W. ..

M. ..
A. ..

dau. J.
K. ..

F. ..
L. C.
H. E.
S. A.

C. ..
H. V.
H. E.
J. S.
J. C.

24 Bro. J. M.

24 Bro. G. C.

24 Widow J.

24 Widow D.

24 Widow J.

24 Widow J.

24 Widow G.

24 Widow A.

24 Widow C.

24 Widow A.

24 Widow R.

24 Bro. J. A

24 Bro. J. P.

24 Widow G.

1* Widow G.

24 Widow S.

24 Widow M

24 Mother J.

24 Widow D.

W. S.
R. ..

B. ..
Y. ..
W. W.

Mel.

F. R.

C. C.
H. ..

S...

G. ..
C. ..
T. ..
J. L.
B. C.
S. ..

20 00
10 00
30 00
40 00
15 00
50 00
20 00
25 00
30 00
15 00
15 00
50 00
50 00
20 00
25 00
15 00
10 00
50 00
20 00
10 00
25 00
25 00
15 00
50 00
15 00
15 00
20 00
10 00
20 00
40 00
20 00
15 00
40 00
20 00
10 00
25 00
T-i 00
20 00
25 00
15 00
10 00
20 00
10 00
30 00
10 00
10 00
12 50
25 00
10 00
20 00
20 00
10 00
40 00
20 00

106

GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.

October 1905.

24 Widow J. G. L. .

. 40 00

24 Widow C. G.

. 15 00

24 Widow T. J. J..

. 20 00

24 Bro. C. R

. 50 00

24 Widow J. C

20 00

24 Widow J. H.

. 15 00

24 Bro. J. E. R.

. 50 00

24 Widow J. W.

. 25 00

24 Widow W. A. . .

. 10 00

24 Widow J. S.. ..

10 00

24 Widow G. R. R.

. 20 00

24 Widow G. W. . .

. 10 00

24 Widow D. S.

. 10 00

24 Widow C. B. B.

. 20 00

24 Widow P. R. D.

. 10 00

24 Widow W. R. S.

. 15 00

24 Bro. J. S

. 50 00

24 Daughter C. B..

. 10 00

24 Widow G. S. . .

. 20 00

24 Widow S. A.

. 20 00

24 Widow C. M. . .

. 20 00

24 Widow J. F.

. 40 00

24 Widow J. A. Mel

. 15 00

24 Daughter T. L..

. 20 00

24 Widow J. A. P..

. 15 00

24 Widow J. R. . .

. 25 00

24 Widow F. M. D.

. 20 00

24 Bro. G. W. A. P.

. 50 00

24 Widow J. A.

. 40 00

24 Widow J. .vicC.

. 30 00

24 W. M. Lodge 13

1,

Southampton, f

H

Bro. J. P..

. 50 00

24 W. M. Lodge 13

6,

Stouffville, fc

r

Bro. J. C. ..

. 25 00

24 Widow S. L.

. 20 00

24 Bro. R. C. W...

. 25 00

24 Widow M. E. J.

. 25 00

24 Widow L. W. W.

. . 25 00

24 Widow J. A.

. 25 00

24 Hattie, dau. J. R.

S. 25 00

24 Widow R. G.

. 10 00

24 Widow W. C.

. . 20 00

24 Bro. T. W

. . 50 00

24 Widow L. N.

. . 20 00

24 Widow A. S.

. . 40 00

24 Bro. C. H. M...

. . 15 00

24 Sec. L. B. of Relit

if,

Toronto, for Br

o.

W. A. McL..

. . 40 00

24 Widow H. D. F.

. . 15 00

24 Widow J. S. .

20 00

24 Widow R. E. H.

. . 15 00

October 1905.

24 Widow J. G.

24 Wife W. K

24 Widow J. P.
24 Widow J. Z.
24 Widow W. S. . .
24 Widow T. P. P.
24 Widow D. S. L.
24 Widow R. H. W.
24 Widow J. A. S..
24 Widow E. S.
24 Widow D. McN.
24 Widow J. W. . .
24 Bro. F. McE. .
24 Dau. J. McE. . .
24 Widow R. C.
24 Widow G. W. A.

24 Bro. R. V

24 WTidow E. D.
24 Bro. J. F. S.

24 Bro. C. L

24 Bro. T. R. W. ..
24 Widow H. R.
24 Bro. R. A. R.
24 Widow O. Y. . .

24 Bro. N. K

24 Widow J. M. . .
24 Widow F. B.
24 Widow W. B. S.
24 Widow A. S. M.

24 Bro. J. B

24 Widow C. C. G. .

24 Widow J. D.

24 W. Bro. G. H. W.,

Penetang. for Bro.

G. A. F. C. . .
24 Widow A. A. N.
24 Widow W. G. S.
24 Widow J. E. E.
24 WiuOW R. A. P.
24 Orphans C. A. E. W.

C, for 3 young-

GSt .

24 Bro. W. Mck

24 Bro. J. C

24 Bro. S. D

24 Widow B. C

24 Widow P. C

24 Widow L. M. L. . .

24 W. M. Lodge 401,
Deseronto, for
Widow J. C. ..

24 Widow A. C

24 Bro. W. B

24 Widow J. P

10 00
20 00
30 00
10 00
20 00
15 00
15 00
20 00
20 00
15 00
10 00
20 00
25 00
10 00
15 00
20 00
25 00
20 00
25 00
15 00
50 00
30 00
50 00
20 00
50 00
10 00
10 00
25 00
20 00
50 00
40 00
50 00

30 00
25 00
20 00
10 00
15 00

15 00
25 00
25 00
50 00
40 00
25 00
15 00

20 00
20 00
25 00
25 00

ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, TORONTO, 5906.

107

October 1905.

January 1906.

24 Widow F. P. G.

25

00

20

Sec.-Treas. L. B. of

24 Bro. G. R. McL.

50

00

Relief, Hamilton,

24 Bro. C. S

50

00

for Bro. J. B. S

.. 37 50

24 Bro. T. P

25

00

20

Bro. W. C

. 25 00

24 Widow W. B. . .

20

00

20

Bro. S. M

. 25 00

24 Widow R. E. . .

15

00

20

Widow R. W.

. 10 00

24 Bro. E. B. H. . . .

50

00

20

Widow T. E. MacD 15 00

24 Bro. A. B

50

00

20

Widow G. S. . .

. 15 00

November.

20

Bro. W. H

. 25 00

24 Bro. A. V

50

00

20

M. W. R. T. W.,

December 1905.

Kingston, for dau.

4 W. M. Orillia Lodge,

J. D

. 25 00

192, for Bro.

C.

20

Widow J. M.

. 20 00

H. M

15

00

20

Widow J. W. . .
Widow J. T. ..

. 10 00
. 10 00

21 Mrs. W. M. W..

73

00

20

21 Miss M. W..

75

00

20
20

Widow J. W. ..
Widow W. J. A.

. 10 00
. 20 00

21 Miss M. H. H..

18

75

21 Mrs. T. D. H...

75

00

20

Bro. W. McC. ..

. 25 00

22 Bro. S. M. C. . . .

50

00

20

Widow W. P. . .

. 15 00

23 Mrs. W. J. G...

50

00

20

Widow H. L. K.

. 20 00

January 1906.

20

Widow W. T. ..

. 15 00

20 12 Bro. W. E.

50

00

2.0

Widow T. E.

. 15 00

March.

20

Widow J. H.

. 10 00

20 Widow G. S. M.

15

00

20

Widow A. F.

. 30 00

20 Widow J. V. . .

20

00

20

Widow J. W.

. 10 00

20 Widow W. O. S..

25

00

20

Widow W. F. S.

. 15 00

20 Widow J. F

20 Widow A. S

20 Widow S. R

20 Widow W. J. W. . .
20 Widow G. R. B.
20 Sec.-Treas. L. B. of

Relief, Guelph.

Widow J. J. . . .

10
15
30
20
25

20

00
00
00
00
00

00

20
20
20
20
20
20
20

Widow T. W. H.
Widow T. G. S..
Widow T. M. C. ]
Widow G. C. ..
Widow A. J. . .
Widow R. L.
Widow W. J. S.

. 20 00
. 10 00
L. 10 00
. 15 00
. 15" 00
. 10 00
. 15 00

20 WTidow S. M. . .

15

00

20

Mother CM...

. 10 00

20 Widow G. P.

30

00

20

Widow J. W. . .

. 10 00

20 Sister J. McP...

10

00

20

Widow J. LeC.

. 10 00

20 Widow T. H. W.

20

00

20

Widow J. L. Y.

. 10 00

20 Widow R. A. K.

15

00

20

Widow W. P.

. 15 00

20 Widow G. S.

20

00

20

Widow G. T.

. 20 00

20 Frances, orphan

of

20

Widow T. B.

. 10 00

M. N

10

00

20

Widow J. C. M.

. 30 00

20 Sister T. H. B.

for

20

Widow W. A. W.

. 15 00

Mrs. C. A.

15

00

20

Widow W. H. S.

. 10 00

20 Widow J. K.

25

00

20

Widow W. B.

. 20 00

20 Widow E. H.

20

00

20

Widow D. G.

. 15 00

20 Widow J. F. H.

15

00

20

Widow L. G. J.

. 10 00

20 Widow A. M. . .

15

00

20

Widow P. G.

. 20 00

20 Widow R. M. K.

15

00

20

Widow J. E.

. 20 00

20 Widow A. S. D.

20

00

20

Widow J. L. H.

. 15 00

20 Sec.-Treas. L. B.

of

20

Widow J. W. M.

. 20 00

Relief, Hamilton.

20

Daughter W. K.

. 10 00

for Bro. J. W

10

00

20

Widow W. F. . .

. 20 00

20 Bro. R. T. S.. .

25

00

20

Widow J. B. . .

. 20 00

108

GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.

January 1906.

20 Widow W. L. . .
20 Widow W. M. H.
20 Widow H. H.
20 Wife S. M. D.
20 Widow F. G. B..
20 Widow T. J. B..
20 Widow J. McK..
20 Sam, son of J. L.
20 Widow A. L.
20 Widow W. M.
20 Widow A. M.
20 Widow T. S. S...
20 Widow G. S. M..
20 Widow C. W. M.
20 Sec.-Treas L. B.

Relief,

for Bro.
20 Widow W.
20 Widow H.
20 Widow C.
20 Widow G.
20 Sister W.
20 Widow W.
.20 Widow F.
20 Bro. H. O
20 Bro. E. G.
20 Widow L. Y.
20 Widow G. S.
20 Widow W. J.
20 Sec.-Treas. L

Relief, Toronto

for orphans of S

M. P

20 W. M. Lodge 22. To

ronto, Bro. J. H
20 Widow J. L. H.. ..

20 Widow T. A

20 Sec.-Treas

Relief,

for Bro.
20 Widow G.

of

Peterboro

R. H. G.

B...

C. ..

D. M.
H. N.
C. ..
M. ..
C. ..

. H.. .

B. of

20 Widow
20 Widow
20 Widow R.
20 Widow J.
20 Widow A.
20 Widow J.
20 Widow A.
20 Widow T.
20 Widow J.
20 Widow R. H
20 Widow J. R,
20 Widow S. R

L. B. of
Toronto,

D. B. M.

T. P.
F. S. B.
R. D. M.

P. ..

M. ..

R. P.

T. G.

S. W.

R. ..
McK..

in

00

40

00

15

00

-II

00

20

00

15

00

10

00

25

00

15

00

10

00

10

00

10

00

20

00

2d

00

50

00

10

00

20

00

20

00

15

00

25

00

20

00

10

00

50

00

50

00

20

00

20

00

20

00

20

00

50

00

15

00

20

00

50

00

20

00

15

00

15

00

15

00

10

00

30

00

20

00

15

00

15

00

20

00

10

00

15

00

15

00

January 1906.

20 Widow J. T. J. . . 20 00'

20 Wife A. B 50 00*

20 Widow G. H. B. . . 25 00

20 Widow J. 0 20 00

20 Mother J. 0 10 00

20 Wife F. D 25 00'

20 Widow A. G 15 00

20 Widow C. W. W... 10 00
20 Widow G. M. Mel. 20 00
20 Widow H. J. C. . . 10 00
20 Widow F. W. S. .. 25 00

20 Bro. J. T. T 15 00

20 Widow W. E. H. .. 25 00

20 Bro. J. R 50 00

20 Widow R. H. D. . . 20 00
20 Widow G. C. P.. .. 30 00

20 Bro. T. G 25 00

20 Widow T. V 20 00

20 Widow S. B 15 00"

20 Bro. M. G. R 50 00

20 Daughter W. W. . . . 20 00

20 Widow J. M 10 00

20 Widow H. H 20 00

20 Widow F. M. B. . . 20 00

20 Widow J. S 15 00

20 Widow A. C 20 00

20 Widow J. A 10 00

20 Daughter J. C 30 00

20 Widow M. C. B.. ..40 00

20 Widow J. B 15 00

20 Bro. N. J. L 5u 00

20 Widow J. B 20 00

20 Bro. J. W. C 25 00'

20 Widow R. A. D. . . 30 00
20 Widow W. B. W. . . 15 00
20 Widow J. S. B.. .. 15 00

20 Bro. S. S. R 50 00

20 Bro. B. B 50 00

20 Widow T. H. S. . . 20 00

20 Bro. A. C 25 00

20 Widow C. E. S. B.. 15 00
20 Widow M. F. H.. . 10 00

20 Bro. A. K 50 00'

20 Widow A. B. DeP. 20 00

20 Widow E. W 10 00

20 Bro. H. R 25 00

20 Bro. S. A. M 25 00

20 Widow C. A 15 00

20 Bro. F. M 50 00

20 Ethel S., dau. J. J. 15 00

20 Widow E. K 15 00

20 Widow D. L. C. .. 10 00'
20 Widow B. H. E.. .. 20 00'

ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, TORONTO, 5906.

109

January

1906.

20 Widow

T.

S. A.

. 40 00

20 Widow

A.

C. ..

. 20 00

20 Widow

S.

H. V..

. 15 00

20 Widow

H.

E. ..

. 40 00

20 Widow

w.

J. S..

. 20 00

20 Widow

w

J. C.

. 10 00

20 Bro. J.

M

. 25 00

20 Bro. G.

C.

. 25 00

20 Widow

J.

W. S.

. 20 00

20 Widow

D.

R. ..

. 25 00

20 Widow J.

B

. 15 00

20 Widow

J.

Y. ..

. 10 00

20 Widow

G.

W. W.

. 20 00

20 Widow

A.

Mel..

. 10 00

20 Widow

C.

F. R.

. 30 00

20 Widow

A.

C. C.

. 10 00

20 Widow

R.

H. ..

. 10 00

20 Bro. J.

A.

S. ..

. 12 50

20 Bro. J.

P.

. 25 00

20 Widow

G.

G. ..

. 10 00

20 Widow

G.

C. ..

. 20 00

20 Widow

S.

T. ..

. 20 00

20 Widow

M

J. L.

. 10 00

20 Mother

J.

B. C.

. 40 00

20 Widow

D.

S. ..

. 20 00

20 Widow

J.

G. L.

. 40 00

20 Widow

C.

G. ..

. 15 00

20 Widow

T.

J. J..

. 20 00

20 Bro. C.

R.

. 50 00

20 Widow

J.

C. .'.'

. 20 00

20 Widow

J.

H. ..

. 15 00

20 Bro. J.

E.

R. ..

. 50 00

20 Widow

J.

W. ..

. 25 00

20 Widow

w

A. ..

. 10 00

20 Widow

J.

S. ..

. 10 00

20 Widow

G.

H. R.

. 20 00

20 Widow

G.

W. ..

. 10 00

20 Widow

D.

S. ..

. 10 00

20 Widow

C.

B. B.

. 20 00

20 Widow

P.

R. D.

. 10 00

20 Widow

w

E. S.

. 15 00

20 Bro. J.

s.

. 50 00

20 Daughter

C.'bV.

. 10 00

20 Widow

G.

S. ..

. 20 00

20 Widow

S.

A. ..

. 20 00

20 Widow

C.

M. ..

. 20 00

20 Widow

J.

F. ..

. 40 00

20 Widow J.

A. Mel

. 15 00

20 Daughter

T. L..

. 20 00

20 Widow

J.

A. P..

. 15 00

20 Widow

J.

R. ..

. 25 00

20 Widow

F.

M. D.

. 20 00

20 Bro. G

W. A. P.

. 50 00

January 1906.

20 Widow J. A

20 Widow J. McC. . .

20 W. M. Lodge 131,
Southampton, for
for J. P

20 W. M. Lodge 136,
Stouffville, for
Bro. J. C. .,

20 Widow S. L.

20 Bro. R. C. W.. .

20 Widow W. E. J.

20 Widow L. W. W.

20 Widow J. A. ..

20 Hattie, dau. J. R

20 Widow R. G.

20 Widow W. C. . .

20 Bro. T. W

20 Widow L. N. . .

20 Widow A. S. . .

20 Bro. C. H. M...

20 Sec.-Treas. L. B.

Relief. Toronto,
for W. A. McL

20 Widow H. D. F.

20 Widow J. S.

20 Widow R. E. H.

20 Widow J. G. . .

2<) Widow W. K. . .

20 Widow J. P.

20 Widow J: Z.

20 Widow W. S.

20 Widow T. B. P..

20 Widow D. S. L..

20 Widow R. H. W.

2H Widow J. A. S.

20 Widow E. S.

20 Widow D. McN.

20 Widow . . W.

20 Bro. F. McE. . .

20 Daughter J. McE

20 Widow R. C.

20 Widow G. W. A.

20 Bro. R. V

20 Widow E. D.

20 Bro. J. F. S. . .

20 Bro. C. L

20 Bro. T. R. W...

20 Widow H. R.

20 Widow O. Y. . .

20 Bro. N. K

20 Widow J. M. . .

20 Widow F. B. . .

20 Widow W. B. S.

40 00
30 00

50 00

. . 25

00

. . 20

00

. . 25

00

. . 25

00

. . 25

00

. . 25

00

S. 25

00

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00

. . 20

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. . 15

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of

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. . 30

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. . 20

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. . 10

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. . 10

00

. . 25

00

110

GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.

January 1906.

20 Widow A. A. M. . .

20 Bro. J. B

20 Widow C. C. G..
20 W. B. G. H. W., P.

M. Lodge 348,

Penetang, for Bro.

A. F. C

20 Widow A. A. X.
20 Widow W. M. S.
20 Widow J. n,. E..
20 Widow R. A. P.
20 Orphans C. A.

C., 3 youngest
20 Bro. W. McK. .

20 Bro. J. C

D

E.

20 Bro. S.
20 Widow B.
20 Widow P.
20 Widow L.

C.
C.
M.

L.

20 W. M. C, Lodge 401,
Deseronto, for
Widow J. C. .

20 Widow A. C

January 1906.

20 00

20

Bro. W. B

25 00

50 00

20

Widow J. P.

25 00

40 00

20

Widow F. P. G..

25 00

20

Bro. G. R. McL.

50 00

20

Bro. C. S

50 00

20

Bro. T. P

25 00

30 00

20

Widow W. B.

20 00

25 00

20

Widow R. E.

15 00

20 00

20
20
20

20

Mrs. W

75 00

10 00

Miss W

75 00

15 00

Miss H

18 75

Mrs. H

75 00

15 00

April.

25 00

11

Bro. R. G

50 00

25 00

11

Mrs. D. L

25 00

50 00

11

Bro. C. R

40 00

40 00

11

Bro. W. J. M. . .

50 00

25 00

11

Bro. H. G. B. ..

50 00

15 00

11

Widow F. C. and
Sec. Waterdown

Lodge, 357 . . . .

50 00

20 00
20 00

$22,

110 00

E. T. MALONE,

Grand Treasurer.

It was moved by R. W. Bro. A. T. Freed, seconded by
M. \V. Bro. Benj. Allen, and

Resolved, That the reports of the Grand Secretary and
Grand Treasurer be received and referred to the Board of
General Purposes.

CALLED OFF.

The Grand Lodge was called from labor to refresh-
ment, to meet again at 2.30 o'clock p. m.

The Grand Lodge resumed labor at 3 o'clock p. m.

ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, TORONTO, 5906. Ill

REPORTS OF THE DISTRICT DEPUTY
GRAND MASTERS.

It was moved by R. W. Bro. A. T. Freed, seconded by
M. W. Bro. Hugh Murray, and

Resolved, That the reports of the various District Deputy
Grand Masters be received, considered as read, and referred
to the Board of General Purposes.

ERIE DISTRICT NO. i.

To the Most Worshipful the Grand Master, Officers and
Members of the Grand Lodge, A. F. & A. M. of
Canada, in the Province of Ontario.

Most Worshipful Sir and Brethren" :

I have the honor of presenting herewith the annual re-
port on the condition of Masonry in this district.

The utmost enthusiasm prevails throughout the whole
district, and the tenets and principles of Freemasonry
are appreciated and exemplified by individual members
to a very great extent, not only within the lodges but in
their daily intercourse with the world.

The class of work performed by the W. M's and offi-
cers of lodges in this district is of a very high order,
which is the result of persistent and systematic labor on
the part of my predecessors in office and ambition to ex-
cel on the part of present officers of lodges.

The financial affairs of the various lodges are also in a
most satisfactory condition, Secretaries being thoroughly
alive to the importance of keeping arrearages of dues
down to the lowest possible limit.

I regret to report that the Semi-Centennial Fund is not
receiving the attention it should, which appears to be the
result of lack of interest or want of thought on the part
of members of many lodges. In my opinion the only
remedy for this state of affairs is for each lodge to ap-
point a good live member to take a subscription list and
make a personal canvas, which I am satisfied would very
speedily bring about the desired result.

112 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.

The following1 deaths have been reported during the
year :

July 29, 1905 — Bro. John Bowden, Great Western
Lodge, Xo. 47, Windsor.

August 14, 1905 — Bro. A. D. Fullmer, Pnyx Lodge,
No. 312, Wallaceburg.

August 28, 1905 — R. W. Bro. Geo. Gott, Thistle Lodge.
Xo. 34, Amherstburg.

September 28, 1905 — W. Bro. Thos. A. Mulligan, The
Hammond Lodge, Xo. 327, Wardsville.

September 30, 1905 — Bro. W. T. Hagerty, Lome
Lodge, No. 282, Glencoe.

December 17, 1905 — Bro. W. G. Metcalf, Great West-
ern Lodge, No. 47, Windsor.

February 13, 1906 — Bro. D. A. McRae, Lome Lodge,
No. 282, Glencoe.

February 22, 1906 — Bro. A. W. Joyce, Great Western
Lodge, No. 47, Windsor.

May 21, 1906 — Bro. W. H. Harper, Parthenon Lodge,
No. 267, Chatham.

OFFICIAL visits.

Before starting out on my round of official visits I ap-
pointed W. Bro. Laurie, District Secretary, who ren-
dered me much valued service and accompanied me on
many trips.

September 14, 1905, Sydenham Lodge, Xo. 255. Dres-
den. W. M. and officers initiated candidate, work ex-
ceedingly well done, personal interest on part of every
officer clearly manifested. Attendance good.

October 12. 1905, Xenophon Lodge, Xo. 448. Wheat-
ley. Owing to unavoidable absence of W. M. the chair
was occupied by a P. M., who conferred third degree on
regular candidate. Work up to standard in every re-
spect. Good attendance.

November 7, 1905, The Hammond Lodge, Xo. 327,
Wardsville. The W. M. not being in shape to exemplify
the work fully, the second degree was conferred on regu-
lar candidate by R. W. Bro. French, of Glencoe, and
third degree by W. Bro. Pye, of Thamesville, both of
which were very impressively rendered. The W. M.
opened and closed in the three degrees in such manner
as to prove himself capable of doing first-class work.
Subordinate officers keenly alive to their duties.

ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, TORONTO, 5906. 113

December 5, 1905, Century Lodge, No. 457, Merlin.
The youngest lodge in the district, but right up to the
standard in class of work. First degree on regular can-
didate exemplified in a very creditable manner. Officers
and members thoroughly alive to their opportunities.
Good attendance.

December 6, 1905, Central Lodge, No. 402, Essex.
Third degree conferred on regular candidate absolutely
correct in every detail. Proper interest manifested by
many questions propounded by the brethren, bringing
out some excellent points for ruling. Attendance good.

December 7, 1905. Lome Lod^e, No. 282, Glencoe.
First degree exemplified on regular candidate, work prac-
tically perfect. W. M. thoroughly posted ; Wardens,
Deacons and other officers right up to the standard in
every respect.

December 8, 1905, Parvaim Lodge, No. 395, Comber.
First degree conferred on regular candidate. Officers
capable of presenting first-class work after systematic
practice. All members interested and enthusiastic. At-
tendance fair.

December 11, 1905, Kent Lod^e. No. 274, Blenheim.
First degree exemplified, W. M. and his officers working
with great precision and accurate wording. Their beau-
tiful lodge is a monument to their progressiveness.

December 20, 1905, Parthenon Lodge, No. 267, Chat-
ham. First degree exemplified by a staff of officers who
rank amongst the best in the district ; work exceedingly
well done. Lodge growing rapidly and will give a good
account of themselves.

January n, 1906, McColl Lodge, No. 386, West Lome.
First degree conferred on regular candidate in practi-
cally a faultless manner by newly installed officer, of
which the W. M. only had previously held any office in
the lodge. Had the pleasure of presenting R. W. Bro.
D. F. Webster with P. L. D. G. M. regalia provided by
the district : also had the pleasure of witnessing third de-
gree exemplified by R. W. Bro. Wm. Milner, one of the
bright lights of Masonry in this district.

February 5, 1906, Pnyx Lodge, No. 312, Wallaceburg.
Second degree exemplified in very creditable manner by
newly installed officers, each of whom appeared deter-
mined to excel in his own particular work. A system-
atic practice will make these officers second to none in
the district.

114 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.

February 7, 1906, Rodney Lodge, Xo. 411, Rodney.
First decree exemplified by Past Master, which was ex-
ceedingly well done. The W. M. opened and closed the
third degree. Careful practice, with a little more vim
in the officers, will bring this lodge quite up to the
standard.

February 9. 1906, Highgate Lodge. Xo. 336, Highgate.
First degree exemplified by \Y. M. and officers, which
came up to the standard in every respect, thereby con-
tributing their quota to the reputation enjoyed by this
district.

March 6. 1906, Tecumseh Lodge. Xo. 245, Thames-
ville. First degree conferred on regular candidate by
W. M. and officers in a very impressive manner, also third
degree by P. M. Robt. Pye in his usual excellent style.
Good set of officers and thoroughly alive to their duties.

March 8. 1906, St. George Lodge. Xo. 41, Kingsville.
Attendance small, owing to bad state of roads. Xo can-
didate. \Y. M. opened and closed in the several degrees.
Junior Warden gave his lecture in the first degree in an
excellent manner. With thorough practice this lodge
will give a good account of themselves.

April 2, 1906. Wellington Lodge. Xo. 46. Chatham.
My mother lodge. Xo regular work available. W. M.
opened and closed in the three degrees in a very credit-
able manner. Officers require a little more practice to
place them in the front ranks. Quite capable of putting
on first-class work.

April 3. 1906, X"aphtali Lodge, Xo. 413. Tilburv.
Third degree exemplified on regular candidate by W. M.
and officers in a very impressive manner : opening and
closing well done. This lodge is doing its share to keep
up the reputation of the district for doing good work.

April 5. 1906, Great Western Lodge. Xo. 47. Windsor.
Very large attendance, including brethren from Detroit
and Amherstburg. Third degree worked in an absolute-
ly faultless manner. Officers and members exhibited
great interest and fine attention to details.

April 6, 1906. Windsor Lodge. Xo. 403. Windsor.
First degree exemplified on regular candidate in a very
dignified and impressive manner. Attendance good.
Great enthusiasm and interest displayed. These sister
lodges are bright stars in this district.

April 9. 1906, Howard Lodge. Xo. 391, Ridgetown.

ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, TORONTO. 5906. 115

Third degree exemplified in a very efficient manner by
principal officers. A systematic practice and drill on the
part of some of the minor officers would place this lodge
on an equality with the best in the district.

May 3, 1906, Florence Lodge, No. 390, Florence. Was
accompanied by a number of brethren from Thamesville.
Third degree conferred on regular candidate with dignity
and attention to detail. This lodge has recovered from
their fire loss and are doing good work, growing rapidly
and prosperous.

May 8, 1906, Thistle Lodge, No. 34, Amherstburg,
oldest lodge in the district. Was accompanied by a num-
ber of brethren from Windsor. First degree exempli-
fied in a manner which proved the officers to be thorough-
ly interested and alive to their duties. Good attendance.
Owino- to business affairs meeting was somewhat cur-
tailed to enable me to catch midnight train at Windsor
for home. However, I witnessed enough of the work to
convince me that the work of this lodge is quite up to the
standard.

June 5, 1906, Leamington Lodge, No. 290, Leaming-
ton. Third degree conferred in practically a faultless
manner, which must have impressed the candidate to a
very great extent with the beauty of this degree. At-
tendance good.

June 6, 1906, Star of the East Lodge, No. 422, Both-
well. Third degree conferred on regular candidate in a
most creditable manner, showing that the officers are
thoroughlv interested and Day attention to detail. At-
tendance good, considering the excessively warm state of
the weather.

In conclusion I desire to express my appreciation of
the honor conferred upon me and the confidence ex-
pressed in my election to this the highest office in the dis-
trict, also gratitude for the many acts of kindness and
brotherly love extended by every lodge in the jurisdic-
tion, not onlv as a representative of the Grand Lodge but
also as a private citizen.

All of which is fraternally submitted.

GEO. B. CRUMB, D. D. G. M..

Erie District No. 1.

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ST. CLAIR DISTRICT, XO. 2.

To the Most Worshipful the Grand Master, Officers and
Members of the Grand Lodge, A. F. & A. M., of
Canada, in the Province of Ontario:

Most Worshipful Sir and Brethren:

It affords me great pleasure to present my report on
the condition and progress of Masonry in the St. Clair
District Xo. 2 for the past year.

I wish particularly to mention the kindly, courteous and
brotherly way in which I have been used by the members
of the several lodges in the district, and I wish to thank
them, one and all, for their hospitality and kindness
to me.

Masonry is in a flourishing condition in the district.

There are twenty lodges in the district, with a total
membership of 1,541 members in good standing.

During the year there have been 130 initiations, 21
affiliations, 6 restorations, making a total for the year of
157. There have been 13 deaths, 26 resignations, 18 sus-
pensions XT. P. D., 1 suspension other causes, leaving a
net gain for the year of 99.

A Lodge of Instruction was held at Thedford, under
the auspices of Cassia Lodge, Xo. 116, on Good Friday,
April 13. In the afternoon the Entered Apprentice de-
gree was exemplified by W. Bro. John Morrison and the
officers of Cassia Lodge, also the Fellowcraft degree by
W. Bro. Colin S. Cameron and officers of Tuscan Lodge,
Xo. 437, of Sarnia. In the evening R. W. Bro. D. F.
McWatt, on behalf of the district, presented R. W. Bros.
W. S. Calvert and S. W. Trussler with P. D. D. G. M.
regalia, in recognition of their services. The third or M.
M. degree was exemplified by W. Bro. Thoman and offi-
cers of Arkona Lodge, Xo. 307, in an excellent manner.
There was upward of one hundred and seventy-five breth-
ren present, and many points were brought forward by
the brethren for discussion. There were five P. D. D.
G. M's present. I have pointed out to the brethren the
desirabilitv of owning their own Masonic homes, and am

-1 18 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.

glad to sav nearly half of the lodges in the district own
their own homes and have them nearly all paid for.

OFFICIAL VISITS.

I visited every lodge in the district once, and quite a
number of the lodges several times. I planned to visit
all of the lodges on their regular meetings, and although
it inconvenienced me quite a little, I think it was more
satisfactory to the lodges, especially in the smaller towns,
where they have not enough work to warrant them call-
ing emergents.

Victoria Lodge, Xo. 56, Sarnia: I visited this lodge
on January 30, the oldest and most popular lodge in the
district. It was the largest district meeting I ever at-
tended. W. Bro. Edward McDonald and officers con-
ferred the first degree on a candidate in a splendid man-
ner. I found the books in a faultless condition and dues
well paid up.

St. John's Lodge, Xo. 81, Mount Brydges : I visited
this lodge on February 6. Had a good attendance. W.
Bro. Bateman and officers conferred the first and second
degrees in a perfect manner. This lodge has admitted
to membership nineteen candidates this year ; a phenome-
nal growth for a small place. The prospects of the lodge
are the brightest. They own their building and have it
practically all paid for, and have an excellent staff of offi-
cers, and books in good condition.

Beaver Lodge, Xo. 83, Strathroy : I visited this lodge
on March 16. There was a good attendance of the breth-
ren present. W. Bro. Guff and officers conferred a de-
gree in a very impressive manner. I here wish to con-
gratulate Beaver lodge on their beautiful and commo-
dious lodge room, and only wish it was their own. In
Bro. Richardson they have an excellent Secretary, and
the books and finances are in good shape.

Cassia Lodge, Xo. 116, Thedford: I visited this lodge
on March 5. A good attendance of brethren present.
\Y. Bro. Bailey conferred the M. M. degree on a candi-
date in a most pleasing manner. A happy circumstance
in connection was the presentation of a Past Master's
Jewel to W. Bro. Caleb Kennedy. R. W. Bro. Geo.
Sutherland is still in harness and one of the most regular
attendants and pillars of the lodge. Finances in fair
condition.

Burns Lodge, Xo. 153. Wyoming: I visited this lodge

ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, TORONTO.. 5906. 119

on February 8, accompanied by R. W. Bro. Alex. Saun-
ders. W. Bro. W. B. Jones and his officers conferred
the second degree in faultless manner. There was a
good attendance of brethren. Burns Lodge is to be con-
gratulated on their lodge room, which they own. The
brethren missed the familiar face of our late R. W. Bro.
Dr. Harvey, whose loss they deplore.

Alexander Lodge, No. 158, Oil Springs: I visited this
lodge on February 16. There was a fair attendance.
W. Bro. Burns conferred the second degree fairly well.
I found this lodge in a prosperous condition. Dues well
paid up, and I am happy to say they own their own lodge
room, and are spending an additional one thousand dol-
lars this year in beautifying and adorning same.

Petrolia Lodge, Xo. 194, Petrolia : I visited this lodge
on March 14, accompanied by a number of Sarnia breth-
ren. The W. M., W. Bro. Corey, was unavoidablv ab-
sent, so I. P. M. W. Bro. Chas. Reid conferred the M. M.
degree in a faultless manner. The books and finances
were found in good shape. The evening I was there
eight applications were received, which shows that the
brethren of Petrolia Lodge are progressing.

Havelock Lodge, No. 238, Watford : I visited this
lodge on January 9, accompanied by R. \Y. Bro. Alex.
Saunders and twelve Sarnia brethren. YY. Bro. Ken-
ward and officers conferred the M. M. degree. I im-
pressed on the officers of Havelock lodge the need of a
little practice. I found the books and finances in good
condition.

Washington Lodge. Xo. 260. Petrolia : This was my
first visit, and although the officers had only been in-
stalled one week, they conferred the first degree in an
excellent manner, showing that the Installing Board must
be doing their duty in seeing that the officers are profi-
cient in their work. I was accompanied by R. W. Bro.
Alex. Saunders and twelve other Masters and Past Mas-
ters from Sarnia. and were entertained royally by W.
Bro. Barrington and officers.

Forest Lodge. Xo. 263. Forest: I visited this lodge
on May 2. when W. Bro. Jas. Brand and officers confer-
red the M. M. degree in an excellent manner. There
was a laro-e attendance of brethren. Forest Lodge is
prospering, and I found the books in good shape and dues
well paid up.

12^> GRAXD LODGE OF CANADA.

Moore Lodge, Xo. 294, Courtright: I visited this
lodge on March 8. There was a good attendance of
brethren. W. Bro. Lee conferred the first degree on a
candidate fairly well, and opened and closed in the three.
The prospects of Moore Lodge are brighter than they
have been for some time, and their books and finances
are in good shape.

Arkona Lodge, Xo. 307, Arkona : I visited this lodge
on April 5. \Y. Bro. Crawford and officers conferred
the first degree on a candidate in an excellent manner
and opened and closed in the three degrees. Arkona
Lodge is in a prosperous condition and the prospects are
good. Books in good shape and dues fairly well paid up.

Alvinston Lodge, Xo. 323, Alvinston : I visited this
lodge on January 10. W. Bro. McDermaid and officers
conferred the first degree in a faultless manner. This
lodge have their work up perfectly and have a beautifully
furnished home. I found the books in good shape and
the dues fairly well paid up. Prospects of lodge of the
best.

Ionic Lodge, Xo. 328, X'apier : I visited this lodge on
January 5, 1906, accompanied by R. W. Bro. Alex. Saun-
ders. W. Bro. Richardson and officers conferred the
second decree in a most satisfactory manner. Although
Ionic Lodge has only been reinstated for two years, the
future looks bright, although quite a few members are in
arrears, whom I advised the lodge to suspend.

Dufterin Lodge, Xo. 364, Melbourne : I visited this
lodge on February 7. \Y. Bro. J. M. Campbell confer-
red the M. M. degree in a first-class manner, fairly sup-
ported by his officers. Dufferin lodge is doing "better
under the enthusiastic management of W. Bro. Campbell.
They own their lodge room and prospects look bright for
the future. Dues fairly paid up.

Huron Lodge. Xo. 392, Camlachie : I visited this
lodge on April 4. There was a good attendance of visi-
tors and brethren. W. Bro. Cochran exemplified the M.
M. degree in a faultless manner. Huron is making a
good steady progress, and prospects are bright for the
future. They own their lodge room and dues are fairly
well paid up.

Leopold Lodge, Xo. 397, Brigden : I visited this lodge
on March 7. A very large attendance greeted me on
this occasion. W. Bro. W. J. Neil and officers conferred

ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, TORONTO, 5906. 121

the first degree in a fairly good manner. The J. W's
lecture on this occasion was given by one of the oldest
members of the lodge, Bro. Booth, and given in a most
excellent manner. Leopold Lodge was mourning the
death of their beloved Secretary, YV. Bro. Leacock, who
was a life-long zealous Mason. I found the lodge books
in good shape and dues well paid up.

Bismarck Lodge, No. 419, Ft. Edward: I visited this
lodge on February 12, accompanied by about 30 of the
Sarnia brethren. There were about forty of our Ameri-
can brethren from Port Huron and Fort Gratiot lodges
in attendance. W. Bro. John Mitchell conferred the
second degree in an excellent manner. Bismarck Lodge
is in a good condition both as to work and financially. I
found the books in excellent condition, and pointed out
to them the desirability of having their own lodge room.

St. Clair Lodge, Xo. 425, Sombra : 1 visited this lodge
on March 6. W. Bro. W. W. Stover and officers con-
ferred the first degree in a faultless manner. They are
a fine lot of fellows at Sombra, and I found the books
and finances in good shape. They had just recently
buried the W. M's father, an old and highly esteemed
Mason, whose loss they deeply deplore. They own their
own lodge room.

Tuscan Lodge. No. 437, Sarnia : I visited this lodge
on March 21. This being my mother lodge the visit was
of more than ordinary interest. The W. M.. W. Bro.
Colin S. Cameron, conferred the first degree on his son,
Stuart Cameron, which, to me, was unique, as conferred
by the presiding 1, aster on his son. This lodge has an
excellent staff of officers, and has grown from the young-
est lodge to the second largest in the district. The
finances are in good shape and the dues fairly paid up.

In conclusion I would again thank the brethren of No.
2 District for their uniform kindness and brotherly greet-
ing extended to me during my term of office, which 1
shall long remember.

All of which is fraternally submitted.

S. E. CORNELL, D. D. G. M.,

St. Clair District No. 2.

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LONDON DISTRICT NO. 3.

To the Most Worshipful the Grand Master, Officers and
Members of the Grand Lodge, A. F. & A. M. of
Ganada, in the Province of Ontario:

Most Worshipful Sir and Brethren :

I take great pleasure in submitting for your considera-
tion my report on the condition of Masonry in London
District No. 3 during my term of office, which expires on
July 18, 1906.

When first my election by the brethren of this district
had been declared I at once realized how great was the
responsibility and also my inability to govern the district
as is necessary for any one who has been so highly hon-
ored by his brethren and for which honor I now take this
opportunity of thanking all who assisted me to this posi-
tion, and whilst the pathway appeared at first rough and
rugged was not as I expected, but was decidedly smooth
and easy to travel, for the D. D. G. M's of this district in
the past had so thoroughly performed their duties that
my task was by no means an arduous one but was merely
a season of pleasure to perform the duties devolving
upon the position. I must also thank the many brethren
who accompanied me and lent such valuable assistance
when I was visiting the different lodges officially. I am
pleased to state that not one of these visits had to be
taken alone, and from Entered Apprentices to P. D. D.
G. M's could be seen with me at all times and who lent
me their counsel and assistance without measure.

London district is considered one of the largest in the
jurisdiction of Grand Lodge, being composed of 26
lodges and 3.564 members. There were initiated in the
district during the year 184 new members, affiliations 18,
restorations 18. After deducting 24 deaths, 31 resigna-
tions and 38 suspensions we have a net gain of 127 for
the year.

During the year the peace and harmony of the District
was not interfered with to any great extent, and the
sliefht differences which sometimes mav arise among our

124 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.

brethren have been easily adjusted by a word or two. 1
endeavored to suggest at the proper time and in accord-
ance with our teaching, friendship, morality and brother-
ly love.

During my term I have endeavored to draw the atten-
tion of the District to the wish of Grand Lodge that each
member on the Grand Register should have his name en-
rolled among the subscribers to the Semi-Centennial
Fund, and am pleased to state that some of our lodges
and brethren who have done nothing heretofore have now
been recorded as assisting one of the most worthy ap-
peals for Masonic relief recorded in the annals of Free-
masonry and are to-day themselves endeavoring to see
that others do their duty also and that the Semi-Centen-
nial Fund will 'ere long be a glorious reality.

During the year I have received various circulars from
the Grand Secretary conveying to me the Grand Master's
rulings since the beginning of his term, all of which I
communicated either verbally, when visiting lodges, or
by circular to all lodges in the district, thereby endeavor-
ing to bring such rulings into immediate force.

The dispensations asked for were for permits to attend
■divine services and Masonic " at homes " clothed in Ma-
sonic regalia, but owing to change in Constitution was
unable to grant them, but on applying to the Grand Sec-
retary the lodges requiring such readily received the de-
sired documents.

Taking the advice of members of Grand Lodge and
also the Board of General Purposes that the time had
come when lengthy reports were undesirable, will en-
deavor to condense these reports of my official visits in
the following manner. I have visited every lodge at
least once, many of them twice, and a few even three or
four times, not that it was absolutely necessary to go to
any a second time, but merely to lend any assistance if
required, but am pleased to state that at all' times I found
the lodges working harmoniously. Almost all the lodges
in the district had some one of the three degrees to exem-
plify for my inspection, and each had the appearance of
aspiring to be the model for all others to follow, and with
such energy, enthusiasm and impressiveness displayed bv
the various YY. M's and their officers that I always felt
sorry when the degree work ceased, and I am sure the
•candidates at all times must have been delighted that thev

ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, TORONTO. 5906. 125

liad been honored by being- admitted members of the
Craft whose aims are brotherly love, relief and truth.

"While the above may appear bright and flattering
there is yet a dark side with reference to some of the
rural lodges ; first, not being punctual as to opening lodge
at time stated on notices, one lodge in particular the W.
M. not arriving until 9.30 p. m., when the notices stated
S o'clock. I was informed on this occasion that this
was a common occurrence. I strongly recommended
the advisability of being more punctual and thereby en-
deavor to retain the older members and also gain the
good will of our families who are opposed to the wee
sma' hours. And again, the ambition of junior officers
in aiming to the position of \\ . M. at the sacrifice of
some of the senior brethren ; ofttimes I a mtold that it is
a complete canvas of members, and when a junior is pro-
moted at the expense of a senior it is bound to work harm
in the lodge, and in many cases the cause of not a few
•dimits being asked for by brethren who have been the
backbone and stay for many years past. I advised as-
pirants or officers to be patient and promotion would
come through merit and would be more thoroughly ap-
preciated by those so advanced and be a means of retain-
ing that friendship and brotherly love which is essentially
necessary for the prosperity of any lodge and the good of
Masonry in general.

Also I regret very much the loss of so many of our
members who have been cut off from amongst us by that
all-devouring sythe of time, and as I have not been made
acquainted with the several names of those brethren will
not attempt to make special mention of them but will re-
fer to only two of them, viz., R. W. Bro. John Boyd, P.
D. D. G. M.( of Belmont Lodge, Xo. 190, who died very
suddenly last November, being stricken down with heart
failure. Bro. Boyd was one of our most enthusiastic
members in the lodge, one of the best read Masonic his-
torians in our district, and as kind hearted and true a
friend as we are liable to meet in our travels through life,
and a thorough gentleman and business man, being a
miller by occupation, and it was when leaving his mill
for the night and making his way to his home that he was
overtaken and cut off from our midst. Through his de-
mise our district, and Belmont Lodge in particular, loses
•one of its pillars and will be much missed. The other

126 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.

whom I wish to mention is Past Master Bro. John Smith,.
of St. John's, No. 20, who died in June last. This was
the brother who gave me my lessons in Masonry. He
was a thorough ritualist and one who could be called
upon at any moment to fill any of the different chairs
very accurate at all times. He expected others to be
equally precise. These brethren were the kind with
with which we would love to fill our Masonic lodges. We
regret their loss among us very much.

I have endeavored at all times to impress the brethren
whom I came in contact with at meetings and elsewhere
that as Masons and citizens our obligations expected us
to be good men and true and never bring discredit upon
our mother lodge and Masonry generally, and by so doing
we would then be the better prepared when the call came
for us to quit this sublunary abode to gain admission to
the Grana Lodge above where the Supreme Grand
Master forever lives and reigns.

Again permit me to tender my sincere thanks to all
who assisted me to the position, who accompanied me on
my official visits, or lent me their counsel and advice,
and asking that an individual report for each lodge be
overlooked, for it appears as folly to me.

All of which is fraternally submitted.

J. A. TANCOCK, D. D. G. M..

London District No. 3.

ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, TORONTO, 5906. 127

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128 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.

SOUTH HURON DISTRICT XO. 4.

To the Most Worshipful the Grand Master, Officers and
Members of the Grand Lodge, A. F. & A. M., of
Ganada, in the Province of Ontario:

Most Worshipful Sir axd Brethren* :

It affords me much pleasure to submit for your con-
sideration my report on the condition and progress of
Masonry in South Huron District Xo. 4 for the past year.

Without underestimating the value and importance of
detail, I shall endeavor to discuss the affairs of the dis-
trict in a short, consise and general way, elimi-
nating matter, which though of local interest, may
be profitablv omitted herefrom as hardly of such im-
portance to the Craft in general as to demand any cir-
cumstantial or detailed comment, in this brief summary
of the condition of Masonry and its progress during the
Masonic year now drawing to a close, in which I have
had the honor to superintend and direct the work of my
brethren in South Huron. I uo not wish, however, for
the sake of brevity, to appear unmindful of or ungrateful
for the many kindnesses shown me by my Masonic
brethren in every part of the district. For ail the ameni-
ties, all the courtesies afforded me. and for the open
hearted hospitality and entertainment of which I have
been the undeserving recipient, I owe to my brethren un-
dying gratitude, which any poor words of acknowledg-
ment in the cold print and type of this formal report
would fall immeasurably short of expressing.

The condition of Masonry in South Huron was never
better. Peace, prosperity and harmony prevail through-
out the district, and able and active officers preside over
and govern the various lodges, excepting' in one lodge
where better things are promised for the future, the work
was all that could be desired. That the district is in so-
satisfactory condition, that the work is being so skill-
fully and uniformly performed, bears testimony to the
good and faithful service of my predecessors in office..
The increase in membership for the year is unprece-

ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, TORONTO, 5906. 129

dented, enthusiasm for the Order abounds in all parts of
the district, and with the one exception I have nothing
but praise and congratulations for the brethren of
South Huron District. I regret to have to re-
port of some of the lodges of my district that
though three years have elapsed since they were
asked for the small contribution of $3.00 per
member towards the Semi-Centennial Benevolent Fund,
for the needy and destitute of our brethren, they still re-
main in arrears, some contributing little or nothing, some
$1.00 per member in the three years, about two cents per
member per month, and one lodge the one eight-hundredth
part of a cent per month per member. Tudor Lodge, of
Mitchell, No. 141 ; Tecumseh Lodge, of Stratford, Xo.
144 ; Stratford Lodge, of Stratford, Xo. 332, and Le-
banon Forest Lodge, of Exeter, Xo. 133, have placed
themselves on the honor roll, each one of these lodges
having subscribed the full amount required of them. It
is but fair to say that some of the members of other lodges
have contributed their full individual share, and I would
have been pleased, did space permit, to record in this re-
port the names of these faithful and generous brethren.
I pointed out to the brethren throughout the district the
great and pressing need of the money for the relief of
our sick, distressed and destitute brethren, and that one
cent per member per day for one year would more than
discharge this appeal for help on their behalf. The in-
difference and neglect with which this benevolent pro-
ject of Grand Lodge has been treated by many of our
brethren has brought discredit upon the Craft generally,
and would make it appear that our vows of charity are
but vain professions and empty cant. Every Mason
who can afford to contribute the small sum
asked for the relief of the distressed brother
brother should consider it not only a sacred duty
but an especial privilege to have clone his part in
contributing to and completing- this benevolent project,
which will live long after he has ceased to be, for by the
permanency of the fund it will speak for him when his
voice is forever silent and will continue to distribute
charity for him when his hand is powerless to help his
fellow creatures in the hour of their affliction. It is with
the greatest regret that I find it necessary to complain of
this apparent indifference and neglect on the part of some
of my brethren of this district, for it is the onlv regret I

130 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.

have, and the only complaint I make, at the close of a
year's most pleasant association and profitable inter-
course with the twelve hundred and more splendid fel-
lows who compose District Xo. 4, and who are not more
blamable nor more to be complained against in this re-
gard than brethren of other districts. He is poor ma-
terial for the Masonic Craft who receives and
won't give. I have observed that lodges in this
district, - and I suppose the same condition pre-
vails in other districts, that the lodges contributing
least to benevolence make the largest demands for
benevolence upon Grand Lodge. It is also worthy of
note, and I am pleased to report that the lodges who
have completed their contributions to the Semi-Centen-
nial Benevolent Fund, are the most successful and bright-
est lodges in the district. As they have given so they
appear to have received, richer for having given, thus
exemplifying the divine truth and one of the cardinal
tenets of Masonry, that it is more blessed to give than to
receive.

THE FRATERNAL DEAD.

I regret to report the following deaths for the year:
Bro. E. W. Harding, of St. James Lodge, Xo. ~j. St.
Mary's ; Bro. J. Couch, of Clinton Lodge, Xo. 84, Clin-
ton ; W. Bro. A. Steckle. of Xew Dominion Lodge. Xo.
205, Xew Hamburg : Bro. Geo. V. Samwell, of Lebanon
Forest Locge, Xo. 133. Exeter: W. Bro. John T. Perry,
of Tecumseh Lodge. No. 144, Stratford. W. Bro. Perry
was a strong personal friend of mine, and at the time of
his death was Master of Tecumseh Lodge. He had ac-
companied me in some of my official visits and assisted
me materially with the work and otherwise. The W.
brother had made arrangements with me for my official
visit to his lodge, to take place on the 15th of June ult.,
when it was agreed that he would exemplify a third de-
gree. Shortly afterwards Bro. Perry was stricken with
the illness which resulted in his death on the day fixed
for my official visit. I need not say that Bro. Perry's
death rendered my visit upon that night a visit, the recol-
lection of which will always fill me with heartfelt regret
and sorrow. I had lost a sincere friend, and I found
the brethren of Tecumseh Lodge broken hearted and sor-
row stricken over the untimely death of their Master,
whom they loved and admired. Out of respect and

ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, TORONTO, 5906. 131

reverence for their departed Master the lodge was closed
after resolutions of condolence and sympathy had been
passed. In the death of W. Bro. Perry this district has
lost o diligent and faithful Mason, and his community an
upright and honorable man.

VISITS.
I visited each lodge in the district once officially, and
had the privilege of witnessing the work of some of the
lodges on two or three other occasions, and my tour of
inspection so well satisfied me of the general proficiency
of the principal and assistant officers throughout the dis-
trict that I concluded to dispense with the holding of a
lodge of instruction. I might write pages in relating the
pleasant incidents and occurrences of my various visits
and make up long lists of officers in several of the lodges
who are deserving of recognition and commendation for
the excellency of their work, but as I have before stated
these matters are more of local and personal interest than
of general interest to your Grand Body assembled for the
transaction of Grand Lodge business. It should satisfy
my brethren that these pleasant incidents are not forgot-
ten, and that the officers who deserve recognition are
known and recognized and their good work appreciated
in every part of the district.

FORMATION OF NEW LODGE.

On the 7th of March I had the honor, by direction of
the Grand Master, of instituting a new lodge at Milver-
ton. in the County of Perth, to be known as Milverton
Lodge. I was assisted in the ceremony of forming this
new and promising lodge by YV. Bros. Irwin and Tilly,
of Stratford, \Y. Bro. Chalmers, of Monkton, and by
brethren from Listowel lodge and from other lodges in
the vicinity. Some forty brethren in all were present
at this inaugural meeting. After the usual ceremony
had been performed, the various officers were placed in
their respective positions, and at my request opened the
lodge in the second and third degrees and closed in the
three degrees, and did so in a manner so creditable that
their work elicited the highest praise from the visiting
brethren. With such a presiding officer as W. Bro. W.
G. Livingstone, and such officers to assist him as Bro.
Ralph Lederman. his Senior Warden, and Bro. Thomas
Hutchinson, his Junior Warden, Milverton lodge will

132 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.

give a good account of itself, and I will watch with great
interest and pleasure its future career, confident that it
will be bright and prosperous. An exceptionally pleas-
ant time was spent at the banquet which followed the
meeting.

CONCLUSION.

In concluding this report I desire to express my thanks
to the brethren of South Huron for electing me to the
high and honorable office of D. D. G. M., the duties of
which office I have endeavored faithfully to discharge.
I have been loyally assisted by my predecessor, R. W.
Bro. Malcolm, and the officers and brethren of the
various lodges, so that if I have failed in any part of the
work devolving upon me the fault is mine, not theirs. My
ambition has been to preserve the credit of our institution
in this district at the eminence to which it had been ad-
vanced by the distinguished brethren who have preceded
me in office.

If the moral tone of the brethren and the ideals of true
Masonry have been stimulated or promoted by my hum-
ble efforts, and if I could feel assured that my brethren
are the better for my slight services cheerfully rendered
on their behalf. I would feel amply compensated for the
labors of the office.

All of which is fraternally submitted.

LEWIS H. DICKSON, D. D. G. M..

South Huron District No. 4.

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NORTH HURON DISTRICT XO. 5.

V 0 the Most Worshipful the Grand Master, Officers and
Members of the Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M.
of Canada, in the Province of Ontario;

Most Worshipful Sir and Brethren :

I have the honor to submit for your consideration my
report upon the condition of Masonry in the North Huron
District Xo. 5 for the year ending 30th June, 1906.

In compliance with recommendation of the Grand Sec-
retary I shall endeavor to be as brief as possible.

In the first place I desire to express my appreciation of
the honor conferred upon me by electing me to the honor-
able position of D. D. G. M., and likewise to express my
gratitude to the brethren throughout the district for the
invariable kindness and courtesy shown to me during the
whole of my official term.

Having visited every lodge in the district once, and
having found as a rule all the lodges officered by capable
and skillful craftsmen, it is needless to state that the
work exemplified was of a high order of merit with re-
spect to uniformity and efficiency. It is gratifying to be
able to report that Masonry in this district is making
satisfactory progress.

All the lodges, without an exception, are taking a deep
and lively interest in the welfare of the Craft, and as an
evidence of that interest I have the assurance that the
contribution this year towards the Semi-Centennial Fund
will be more liberal than formerly.

The following deaths have been reported to me during
the year :

Bro. Scott Alfred Burton, Bernard Lodge, Xo. 225,
died September 2, 1905.

Bro. Adam Hess, Bernard Lodge, No. 225, died in
Palmerston January 24, 1906.

Bro. Xichols James Thomas, Burlington Lodge, X*o.
165, died in Walkerton January 26, 1906, and received a
Masonic funeral by the brethren of Saugeen Lodge, Xo.
197.

ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, TORONTO, 5906. 135

W. Bro. John Megraw, Aldworth Lodge, No. 235,
died March 12, 1906, and on March 14 received a Ala-
sonic funeral, the services being conducted by Rev. Bro.
O'Neill in a very impressive manner. Bro. Megraw was
a charter member of Aldworth Lodge, and one of the
oldest and most respected pioneers of this district, and
besides the large number of Masons present there was
also a great number of citizens in attendance to pay the
last sad tribute of respect to the memory of the deceased.
The impressiveness of the service was such as to lead one
of the citizens considerably beyond the half century to
apply for admission into the mysteries of Masonry.

My first official visit in the district was made to Mora-
vian Lodge, No. 431, Edengrove, 13th October, 1905.
The attendance of members was all that could be desired ;
there was also a large contingent of visitors present from
Aldworth Lodge. Although this lodge is one of the
youngest in the district it can safely be said, to its credit,
that there are not many lodges in the district that excel
it in the efficiency and uniformity of its work. As there
was no regular candidate on hand a substitute was pro-
cured, and the first degree was exemplified in a very
creditable manner. The charge by the W. M. and lec-
ture by the J. W. was especially impressive. The books
of the lodge are well kept. Peace and harmony prevail
among its members. After the lodge was closed refresh-
ments were served, and before parting the King and
Craft were right royally honored.

Forest Lodge, No. 162, Wroxeter: My official visit
to this loclp'e was made on November 6, 1905. My re-
ception was most cordial, the attendance of members
fairly eood, and all present were enthusiastic Masons.
The work of the evening was the conferring of the first
degree, which was done in a very satisfactory manner,
and should make a lasting impression on the candidate.
W. Bro. Brown makes a very efficient Secretary ; the
books are well kept and the finances are in good condi-
tion. After the close of the lodge a banquet was held at
the King Edward Hotel, which was thoroughly enjoyed,
proving that the brethren of Forest Lodge are past mas-
ters in this art also.

Fordwich Lodge. No. 331, Fordwich : I paid my offi-
cial visit to this lodge on November 7, IQ05. The at-
tendance of members was only fair. Owing to the recent

136 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.

removal of the W. M. and several past masters to the
northwest the lodge was not in as good shape as could
be desired, but under the fostering care and assistance
of R. W. Bro. Hutchison I have reason to believe the
lodge will soon regain its former position as one of the
most progressive lodges in the district. As there was
no regular work on hand at my request the W. M. exem-
plified the first degree on a substitute candidate in a very
creditable manner. The financial condition is in good
shape, the dues are well paid up and the lodge room
comfortable.

Teeswater Lodge, No. 276, Teeswater: My official
visit to this lodge was made on November 8, 1905. I re-
ceived a very cordial welcome. The attendance of mem-
bers was very good. As there was no regular work on
hand, at my request the third degree was exemplified on
a substitute candidate in a very creditable manner. All
the officers, without exception, are to be commended for
the way each performed his part of the work. The
lodge room is altogether too small, but they purpose
erecting a more commodious one this season. After the
lodge was closed the fourth degree at the Hotel Yendome
was exemplified and celebrated in a right hearty manner.

Maple Leaf Lodge, No. 362, Tara : I visited this
lodge December 11, 1905, on the night of the election of
officers. The attendance of members was good. The
election was conducted with harmony and despatch, and
a Board of Installed Masters appointed. As there was
no further work the lodge was opened and closed in the
second and third degrees. The lodge rooms are well
equipped and comfortable. Bro. James A. McDonald
makes a very efficient Secretary ; the books are well kept
and finances in good order. After the lodge was closed
an enjoyable banquet at the British Hotel concluded the
evening's work.

Burns Lodge, No. 436, Hepworth : I visited this lodge
December 12, 1905, and received a very cordial welcome.
The attendance was all that could be desired. The work
for the evening was conferring the first degree, which
was given in a very correct and impressive manner ; in-
deed, the Junior Warden's lecture by Bro. Cameron de-
serves special commendation for the excellency of his
rendering of it. The lodge is officered by a competent
staff of officers, and its prospects for the future are of

ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, TORONTO, 5906. 137

the brightest. After the lodge was closed the brethren
adjourned to the Herman House, where a very sumptu-
ous supper was served and a pleasant and profitable hour
was spent.

Cedar Lodge, No. 396, Wiarton: My official visit
was made to this lodge on December 13, 1905. The re-
ception given me was most cordial. The attendance of
members was large, including among the number R. W.
Bros. Ferguson and Walmsley, besides several Past Mas-
ters. This lodge has a corps of enthusiastic officers,
who conferred the first degree in a manner highly credit-
able to themselves and to the lodge. The lodge room is
one of the largest and best furnished in the district, hav-
ing attached to it a large banqueting hall and • kitchen.
After closing of the lodge the brethren assembled in the
banquetine hall, where the fourth degree was exempli-
fied and enjoyed with great enthusiasm. The prospects
of the lodge are bright and promising.

Aldworth Lodge, No. 235, Paisley: As a member of
this lodge I am a fairly regular attendant and am well in-
formed as to the efficiency of its officers. My official
visit, however, was made January 5, 1906. The breth-
ren received me with marked cordiality. The work for
the evening was an initiation and a passing. The initia-
tion was conducted by the W. M. and his officers in a
creditable and workmanlike manner. The Junior War-
den's lecture, as rendered by Bro. Grant, deserves special
praise. The second degree was conferred on Bro. F.
Ross in a very impressive manner by W. Bro. Sheppard.
After the lodge was closed refreshments were served in
an adjoining room.

Hanover Lodge. No. 432, Hanover: I had the plea-
sure of making my official visit to this lodge on January
24, 1906. Although this is one of the youngest lodges in
the district, it is noted for the excellency of its work.
The W. M., assisted by his officers, conferred the third
degree on Bro. Bell in a very impressive manner. The
lodge room is well furnished and comfortable. Bro.
Rogel makes an efficient Secretary, looks well after the
financial interests of the lodge. After closing refresh-
ments were served in an adjoining room.

Forest Lodge. No. 393. Chesley: I visited this lodge
on January 25, 1906, and received a most cordial greet-
ing. There was a good attendance of members. The

13S GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.

W. M., assisted by W. Bros. Mickle and Smellie, con-
ferred the third degree in a very satisfactory and impres-
sive manner. The finances of the lodge are in good con-
dition, property insured, and but few members in ar-
rears. After closing the brethren adjourned to the
Windsor Hotel, where the fourth degree was exemplified
in ample form. The King and Craft being duly hon-
ored, the proceedings of the evening closed with the
Junior Warden's toast.

Wingham Lodge, Xo. 286, Wingham : I visited this
lodge officially on February 6, 1906, and received a right
hearty and loyal welcome. There was a large attendance
of members, besides several visiting brethren from Luck-
now and Teeswater lodges. The work of the evening
was conferring the second degree on Bros. Nicholson
and Vannorman. Both candidates having passed a very
creditable examination were passed to the second degree
in a very impressive manner by the W. M. and his assist-
ants. The lodge room is large and well furnished ;
finances in good condition. R. W. Bro. Morton makes
an excellent secretary, and besides attending to the duties
of his office renders valuable assistance to the W. M. and
his Wardens. After the lodge was closed the brethren
were served with a nice lunch in their banqueting hall.

Northern Light Lodge, No. 93, Kincardine : I had the
pleasure of paying my official visit to this lodge on Feb-
ruary 7, 1906, the night of installation of the W. M. and
investiture of the officers for the ensuing Masonic year.
There was a large number of members in attendance, be-
sides a goodly number of visitors from Bruce Lodge, No.
341, Tiverton. This lodge is the oldest in the district
and maintains the proud position of being one of the
banner lodges in the district, contributing generously to
the support of the charitable fund, and as for hospitality
it stands unrivalled. The installation ceremonv was in
charge of V. W. Bro. Miller, assisted by R. W. Bro. Mc-
Pherson and V. W. Bro. James McPherson. Each per-
formed their alloted work with superior skill and fidelity,
and all are deserving of the highest praise. The lodge
room has been recently renovated at considerable ex-
pense, and compares favorably with any in the district.
After closing the brethren assembled in thedining room,
where a sumptuous banquet was provided and enjoyed.

Bruce Lodge, No. 341. Tiverton: I visited this lodge

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on February 8, 1906, accompanied by R. W. Bro. Mc-
Pherson, P. D. D. G. M., and several brethren of North-
ern Light Lodge, No. 93, Kincardine. YVe received a
very cordial welcome. The attendance of members was
good. The work of the evening was an initiation, which
was conferred on the candidate by the W. M. and his
officers in a very satisfactory manner. The lecture on
the tracing board in this degree was given by V. W. Bro.
Bruce, and the charge in the Constitution by R. W. Bro.
McPherson. Both lecture and charge were delivered
with such expression as to warrant the highest commen-
dation. The lodge room has recently been renovated
and is neat and bright and handsomely furnished. After
closing an adjournment was made to the Mansion House
and a most enjoyable time was spent at the festive board,
the hospitality of the lodge being unbounded.

St. Lawrence Lodge, No. 131, Southampton: My
official visit was made to this lodge on February 13,
1906. The members were assembled in full force, be-
sides a few visitors were present. I was received
with much cordiality and enthusiasm. The work of the
evening was two initiations, which was performed by the
W. M. and his officers with much credit. The brethren
own the lodge room, it is large and well furnished, and
have an insurance of $1,800 on the building. The lodge
has a very efficient staff of officers, and Masonry is mak-
ing good progress under their administration. . The
prospects for the future are most promising. After clos-
ing of the lodge the brethren assembled in their dining
hall, where all were served with a sumptuous supper, and
an enjoyable hour was spent before the J. \Y's toast was
honored.

Port Elgin Lodge. No. 429, Port Elgin : I visited this
lodge on February 14, 1906. The attendance of mem-
bers was fairly good, several visitors were also present.
There was no regular work for the evening, but a substi-
tute candidate was procured and the first degree was ex-
emplified bv the W. M.. assisted by P. M. Bro. August
Smith, in a very correct and satisfactory manner. The
lodge room is well furnished and comfortable. The
Secretary, W. Bro. G. W. Smith, is an efficient officer,
and besides attending to the duties of his office renders
valuable assistance to the W. M. and his Wardens. This
lodge is making satisfactory progress and its future is
promising.

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St. John's Lodge, No. 284, Brussels : I visited this
lodge March 6, 1906, and was pleased to see such a good,
attendance of the members as well as a number of visi-
tors from Forest Lodge, No. 162, Wroxeter. The third
degree was conferred on Bro. Robert Black by the W. M.
and his officers in a very creditable manner, and it is a.
pleasure to commend these officers on their excellent
work. W. Bro. Wright makes an excellent Secretary
and renders valuable aid in promoting the prosperity of
the lodge j After the lodge was closed a very pleasant
time was spent with the members and visitors at an ex-
cellent supper served at the Central Hotel.

Old Light Lodge, No. 184, Lucknow : I visited this
lodge March 8, 1906. There was a very large attendance
of members, as well as several visitors from neighboring
lodges. My reception was most cordial, receiving a
right royal greeting. The work for the evening was a
first degree, and was admirably done by the W. M. and
his officers. Bro. A. B. McLeod makes a good Secretary
and the finances are well cared for by the Treasurer, Bro.
Lyons. This lodge is one of the most prosperous lodges
in the district and its future is of the brightest. After
the lodge was closed the brethren assembled at the Luck-
now Hotel, where the fourth degree was exemplified in a
most agreeable and hospitable manner.

Bernard Lodge, No. 225, Listowel : I visited this
lodge on March 9, 1906, and had the pleasure of renew-
ing acquaintance with W. Bros. Foster and Irving. This
lodge is one of the largest and most progressive lodges
in the district. The attendance of members was large,
ten of whom were Past Masters. The work of the even-
ing was conferring the first degree, which was very well
done considering this was the first initiation by the W.
M. since his installation. The Junior Warden's lecture
in this degree, as renderred by Bro. Kelly, deserves
special mention, as it was also the first time he had given
it. By request of the W. M. and officers I had the
honor, on behalf of the lodge, to present a P. M's jewel
to W. Bros. Blewett, Hawkins and Binning, as a mark
of respect and appreciation of their work while acting as
rulers of the Craft. It is needless to say that each
brother responded in a very felicitous manner. W. Bro.
Foster makes an excellent Secretary. The prospects of
this lodge are of the brightest. After the lodge was

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closed refreshments were served in the dining room and
an enjoyable hour spent.

Saugeen Lodge, No. 197, Walkerton : I visited this
lodge April 10, 1906, and had the pleasure of renewing
acquaintance with several brethren whom I had known
more or less intimately for a good many years. This
being my mother lodge, I naturally felt a greater interest,
if possible, in its welfare than in any other. There have
been many changes in the work and personnel of the
lodge since I was first admitted within its portals. I am
pleased to be able to state that the progress in Masonic
work has been as marked here as elsewhere, and the
lodge is to be congratulated on its excellent staff of offi-
cers. The attendance of members was large, and in-
cluded no less than eleven visitors. There was consider-
able business on hand, no less than six candidates seek-
ing admission, all having passed the ballot successfully,
two of whom received the first degree. The work was
admirably done by the W. M. and his assistants. After
closing the brethren were served with an excellent sup-
per at the Central Hotel, and before adjoining the Junior
Warden's toast was received and responded to with much
enthusiasm.

In closing this report I again desire to thank the breth-
ren of North Huron District for the high honor they have
conferred upon me and the many courtesies I have re-
ceived at their hands.

All of which is fraternallv submitted.

p. McLaren, d. d. g. m..

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WILSON DISTRICT NO. 6.

To the Most JVorshipful the Grand Master, Officers and
Members of the Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M.
of Canada, in the Province of Ontario'.

Most Worshipful Sir and Brethren :

It affords me great pleasure to present my report on
the condition of Masonry in Wilson District No. 6 for the
past year. I wish particularly to mention the kind and
brotherly way that I have been received and the courtesy
shown me throughout the year by the officers and mem-
bers of the several lodges in the district, and I take this,
opportunity of thanking them one and all for their kind-
ness to me.

I wish, also, to thank'the District for electing me to the
important and distinguished position of District Deputy
Grand Master. I have filled that honorable position to
the best of my ability, and I trust that the different
lodges have received some benefit from my visits to them.

I have visited the twenty-two lodges in the district and
have found the work, generally speaking, very well done.
Although I did not see degree work done in all the lodges
yet each lodge has added some to its numbers by initia-
tion during the year.

I was particularly pleased with the interest the P. D.
D. G. M's and the Past Masters of the district continue
to take in the work. This encourages the officers and
assists materially in the good work that is being done
throughout the district.

Masonry is flourishing in Wilson District No. 6, the
true spirit prevails in the lodges, and I firmly believe that
the brethren are endeavoring to practice out of lodge
those excellent precepts which are ever inculcated in it.

Several deaths were reported to me. among them be-
ing Bros. Caley and Norquay, of Erie Lodge, No. 149 :
W. Bro. Wood, of Vittoria Lodge, No. 359 ; Bro. Butler,
of Norfolk Lodge, No. 10, and Bro. Cunningham, of.
Wilson Lodge, No. 113.

1*4 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.

VISITATIONS.

Burford Lodge, Xo. 106, Burford: My first official
visit was to this lodge, of which I installed the officers
on December 2j. I was introduced by R. W. Bro.
Miles, who is a very active and regular attender. There
was a good turnout of the brethren, and several visitors
were also present. After the installation ceremony we
adjourned to the hotel nearby and sat down to a very
elaborate supper, after which we had many short but in-
structive speeches. Burford brethren own their lodge
room, and the lodge is composed of active well-posted
Masons.

Oak Branch Lodge, No. 261, Innerkip: I received an
invitation to officially visit this lodge on January 4th and
install the officers. The night proved very stormy, and
it was only after a long wait that the necessary number
■of members arrived. Shortly after the opening the W.
M., who is a doctor, had a professional call to a very
critical case, and the officers, elected and appointed, not
"being present, the lodge was closed and the installing
ceremony did not take place. I spent a very pleasant
and profitable evening around the festive board, after the
lodge meeting, with the few who had braved the storm
and come out. I believe there is a considerable lack of
interest in this lodge.

Plattsville Lodge, Xo. 178, Plattsville: I visited this
lodge on the evening of January 5th. There was a good
turnout of the brethren, together with visitors from
Woodstock and other lodges. The W. M. opened and
closed the lodge in the three degrees very well. The
third degree was exemplified by W. Bro. McMahon, of
Woodstock. The Past Masters of this lodge seem to
take a deep interest in the affairs of the lodge.

Norfolk Lodge, No. 10, Simcoe: I visited this lodge
on January 9th and installed the officers. The attend-
ance was over one hundred, including visitors from Port
Dover, Vittoria, Jarvis and other places. After the cere-
mony of installation we adjourned to the Melbourne
Hotel, where Bro. Brady had prepared a supper in his
well-known style. After the repast we spent a short
time in listening to instructive speeches and excellent
music. There are many active and enthusiastic Masons
in Norfolk Lodge.

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King Hiram Lodge, No. 78, Tillsonburg: I visited
this lodge on January 10th. There was a good turnout
of the brethren and some visitors were present. Al-
though the officers had but recently been installed they
exemplified the first degree in a faultless manner. They
have a new and elegant lodge room. The lodge is cer-
tainly in an extremely healthy condition. The lodge was
opened and closed in the several degrees. The work of
the evening left but little grounds for criticism.

Blenheim Lodge, No. 108, Princeton : I visited this
lodge on January 12th. There was no degree work.
The lodge was opened and closed in the three degrees
fairly well. The membership of this lodge is not large,
but there are a few active Masons in it. I think the
brethren who take an active interest in the lodges in the
smaller places and keep them together deserve great
credit. We find some in Blenheim lodge.

Frederick Lodge, No. 217, Delhi: I visited this lodge
on February 5th. Although the night was severely cold
there was a good turnout of the brethren. It was the
first night for the new officers in the chairs. They
opened and closed the lodge in the several degrees and
exemplified the second degree in a fair manner. With
a little more practice I believe the work will be well done,
as the officers in the different chairs are enthusiastic
Masons.

King Hiram Lodge, No. 37, Ingersoll : I visited this
lodge on February 7th. There was a large turnout of
the brethren. The officers exemplified the first degree
in a fair manner. Improvement would follow practice.

St. John's Lodge, No. 68, Ingersoll: I visited this
lodge on February 7th, the two lodges in Ingersoll having
called a point meeting for my convenience. The offi-
cers of St. John's Lodge exemplified the third degree in
a fair manner. It is pleasing to note that the utmost
harmony exists between King Hiram and St. John's
lodges. A pleasing incident of the evening was the pre-
sentation of a Past Master's jewel by the members of
King Hiram Lodge to I. P. M. Patterson as a slight
recognition of his untiring exertions during his term of
office.

Walsingham Lodge, No. 174, Port Rowan: I visited
this lodge on February 8th. I found a large turnout of
the brethren waiting to receive me as representative of

1*6 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.

the Grand Master. The lodge was opened and closed
in the three degrees, and the first degree was exemplified
in a manner that deserves my highest praise. This lodge
is having plenty of work and the right sort of material.

Vittoria Lodge, No. 359, Vittoria : I visited this lodge
on February 9th and found a large turnout of the breth-
ren of the lodge, together with several visitors from Sim-
coe, Waterford and Port Dover. The officers opened
and closed the lodge in the three degrees and exemplified
the first degree. The large crowd present seemed to
make the officers a little nervous on this occasion. Still,.
however, I can \ouch for the good work of this lodge, as
I have frequently visited it before.

Oxford Lodge, No. 76, Woodstock : I visited this
lodge on February 12th. There was a large turnout of
the members, and the officers exemplified the first degree
in an almost faultless manner.

King Solomon Lodge, No. 43, Woodstock : I visited
this lodge on February 12th. The officers exemplified
the third degree very impressively. Oxford and King
Solomon lodges called a joint meeting to receive me as
representative of the Most Worshipful the Grand Mas-
ter. I cannot compliment Oxford and King Solomon
Lodges too highly on the efficiency of their work and the
quality of the material they are receiving into their
lodges.

Springfield Lodge, No. 259, Springfield : I visited this
lodge on February 19th. The officers exemplified the
third degree on a well posted candidate in an excellent
manner. This lodge has been reorganized about a year
and a half, and in that time has increased its membership
by twenty. A true brotherly feeling exists, and I be-
speak a bright future for Springfield lodge.

Oriental Lodge, No. 181, Port Burwell. and Vienna
Lodge, No. 237, Vienna : I visited these lodges at a
joint meeting held at Port Burwell. Accompanied by
V. W. Bro. Biette, of Tillsonburg. I arrived in Port Bur-
well for dinner, and in the afternoon we drove to Vienna
and saw R. W. Bro. Clutton. the Secretary of Vienna
Lodge. At the evening meeting the officers of each
lodge opened and closed in the several degrees in a man-
ner deserving of much praise. There was no degree
work on. After the labor of the evening we adjourned
to the refreshment room, where, after partaking of an

ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, TORONTO, 5906. 147

excellent lunch, we had many short but instructive
speeches. These two lodges are only a little over three
miles apart, and I am pleased to say that a very har-
monious feeling exists between them. They each have
a few very enthusiastic members.

Wilson Lodge, No. 113, Waterford: I visited this
lodge on March 7th. The officers worked the first de-
gree in an excellent manner. There was a large turnout
of the members, including many Past Masters. This
lodge is in a very flourishing condition and harmony
exists in a marked degree. There is no brother one year
in arrears with his dues. They practice largely that
grand and fundamental principle of Masonry — Charity.
A motion was unanimously carried while I was in their
lodge granting an unfortunate brother $60. I regretted
to have found two irregularities practiced in this lodge.
I drew the attention of the W. M. to them and believe my
successor will find that they are practiced no more.

Thistle Lodge, No. 250, Embro: I visited this lodge
on March 9th. The officers conferred the third degree.
This lodge is not numerically strong, still, however, they
have quality in their numbers. I would suggest to the
officers of this lodge that they get together and have
" grinds " and try to do their work more thorough and
up-to-date. I drove from Woodstock to Embro, and
must thank the Woodstock brethren who accompanied
me.

St. John's Lodge, No. 82, Paris : I visited this lodge
on the 13th March. The officers exemplified the first
degree very impressively and correctly. There is a good
Masonic feeling existing in St. John's lodge and the work
is carefully done. I was called upon to present R. W.
Bro. Taylor, I. P. D. D. G. M., with a regalia secured for
him by Wilson District as an appreciation of the good
work and assistance rendered the district during his in-
cumbency of office.

St. John's Lodge, No. 104, Norwich : I visited this
lodge on March 14th. The W. M. conferred the first
degree on one candidate, and the I. P. M. conferred the
same degree on another in an excellent manner. " Good
Work " seems to be the motto of the officers of St. John's
Lodge, and plentv of it seems to be the reward. I was
introduced bv R.W. Bro. Dr. McCurdv. P. D. D. G. M.,

U6 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.

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who still takes an interest in his lodge and keeps a
watchful eye on the work.

Scotland Lodge, No. 193, Scotland: I visited this
lodge on April 9th. I drove from my home, a distance
of twenty miles, in a downpour of rain. Owing to the
very disagreeable night I did not expect a very large
turnout of the brethren, but to my surprise there was a
very large attendance of the members of the lodge.
They had expected a number of visitors, but the bad
night, no doubt, kept them away. The W. M. and offi-
cers, assisted by some of the Past Masters, raised a can-
didate in a fairly satisfactory manner. I am sorry that
the brethren do not give better attention to the work and
thereby give the officers more encouragement. They
retired in large numbers to the ante-room before the
commencement of the degree, evidently preferring the
social chat to the beautiful words of the degree.

Erie Lodge, No. 149, Port Dover : I visited this, my
mother lodge, on May 7th. I had arranged to visit this
lodce on March 5th, but a few days before my visit the
lodge was very much damaged by fire. The loss was
doubly felt, as the brethren had but recently refitted and
enlarged the room. However, the brethren " got busy "
after the fire and May 7th saw the re-opening of Erie
Lodge in one of the neatest equipped rooms in the dis-
trict. R. W. Bro. Freed, D. G. M., and R. W. Bros.
Karn and Kennedy, P. D. D. G. M's, accompanied me on
my visit. There was also a number of visitors present
from Simcoe, Yittoria, Jarvis, Woodstock, Stratford and
other places. There was no degree work, but the offi-
cers opened and closed the lodge in the three degrees in
a creditable manner. A pleasing incident was a presen-
tation from \V. Bro. Dr. Mcintosh, of Norfolk Lodge,
No. 10, to Erie Lodge, No. 149, of a bust of our late
Grand Master, M. W. Bro. Wilson. At the close of the
labors the brethren sat down to supper at the Dominion
Hotel, after which the brethren received an intellectual
treat from Bros. Freed, of Hamilton, Karn and Mc-
Queen, of Woodstock, and others.

In conclusion I again desire to thank the brethren of*
Wilson District for electing me to the high office of Dis-
trict Master. I shall never forget the pleasant hours
spent with the brethren of the different lodges, and I

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leave the district to my successor in harmony and numeri-
cally strong. I wish also to mention the efficiency of the
secretaries of the different lodges.

All of which is fraternally submitted.

J. R. WADDLE, D. D. G. M.,

Wilson District No. 6.

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WELLINGTON DISTRICT, NO. 7.

To the Most Worshipful the Grand Master, Officers and'
Members of the Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M.
of Canada, in the Province of Ontario :

Most Worshipful Sir and Brethren :

I beg to submit my report on the condition of Masonry
in this district during the past year, and in doing so I feel
it my duty first to thank the brethren for the high honor
conferred on me in electing me to the highest office in
their gift. I owe a debt of gratitude to R. W. Bro. J. W.
Porteous and R. W. Bro. D. B. Miller for their valuable
assistance, but more particularly to R. W. Bro. R.
Mahoney for his unceasing kindness. He accompanied
me on no. less than eight of my official visits. I visited
each lodge in the district once, with the exception of
Guelph Lodge, No. 258, which I visited twice, and it
gives me great pleasure to say that they are all in a flour-
ishing condition.

I took the liberty of appointing Rev. Dr. Eakin, of
Waverley Lodge, No. 361, as District Chaplain, and V.
W. Bro. W. H. Smith, of Conestogo Lodge, No. 298. as
District Secretary, which I reported to the several lodges
through the district in my official circular issued August
5th, 1905.

Lodge of Instruction : This meeting was held in the
Masonic Hall, Guelph. April 13th, and was a large and
instructive meeting. Much valuable information regard-
ing the Semi-Centennial Fund was given by the Grand
Master. M. W. Bro. J. H. Burritt, K. C, who honored us
with his presence. We were also highly honored by the
presence of M. W. Bro. Hugh Murray, Grand Secretary,
who gave many good pointers on the conferring of de-
grees. He also showed that this district and Guelph
city in particular were not as earnest in their gifts for
benevolence as they should be. I desire to express my
thanks to the lodges who responded so cheerfully to my
request to work the several degrees in this Lodge of In-
struction. New Hope Lodge, No. 279, Hespeler, exem-

152 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.

plified the first; Wellington Lodge, No. 271, Erin, the
second, and Irvine Lodge, No. 203, Elora, the third. Of
the ritualistic work I can scarcely speak too highly. It
is as near perfection as can reasonably be expected. Of
course, there are some exceptions, but these are, I think,
due to the lack of opportunities for practice.

deaths.

There were sixteen brethren called to the Great Be-
yond, and the names of only nine of these have been re-
ported to me, viz. :

Bro. James Dass, of Mercer Lodge, No. 347, died
August 10th, 1905.

Bro. John Bowes, of Irvine Lodge, No. 203, died
August 10th, 1905.

W. Bro. Archibald Little, of Waverley Lodge, No. 361,
died August 12th, 1905.

Bro. Edward Walker, of Guelph Lodge, No. 258, died
August 14th, 1905.

R. W. Bro. T. P. Smith, P. D. D. G. M. of Wellington
District No. 7, and member of Irvine Lodge, No. 203,
died October 20th, 1905.

Bro. Henry R. Winter, of Preston Lodge, No. 297,
died November 26th, 1905.

Bro. George I. Robb, member of Harmony Lodge, No.
52, Philadelphia, Penn., died at Orangeville, November
29th, 1905, and was buried by Harris Lodge, No. 216.

R. W. Bro. John McLaren, P. D. D. G. M. of Welling-
ton District No. 7, and member of Harris Lodge, No.
216, died February 18th, 1906.

V. W. Bro. Richard Johnston, of Blair Lodge, No. 314,
died June 12th, 1906.

VISITATIONS.

Durham Lodge, No. 306, Durham: I began my offi-
cial visits at this point on October 10th. I was met at the
railway station by W. Bros. Ireland and McCracken,
whom I found to be Masons not only in name but in prac-
tice. Two candidates were balloted for, and one ini-
tiated in a very creditable way by the W. M., W. Bro.
Arthur Gun and his officers. The Wardens, Bro. W. E.
Brooker, S. W., and Bro. Frank Harris, J. W., did their
work Ai. Bro. Frank Harris deserves special mention
for the efficient manner in which he delivered the lecture
in the south. Bro. W. H. Bean is an energetic Secretary,

ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, TORONTO, 5906. 153

his books are well kept. At the fourth degree speeches
and songs were given which were both instructive and
pleasing.

Clifford Lodge, No. 315, Clifford: I visited this lodge
on October 16th, where I had the pleasure of meeting W.
Bros. Lambert and Valance, of Harriston Lodge, No.
262. The officers worked a first and second degree.
Their books are well kept and everything seems to be in
good order. After the lodge was closed a pleasant hour
was spent at the banquet with songs and speeches.

Wellington Lodge, No. 271, Erin: I visited this lodge
on the evening of November 8th. I was accompanied
by R. W. Bro. R. Mahoney ; W. Bro. T. Rundal. W. M.
of Speed Lodge, No. 180; W. Bro. W. A. Mahoney, W.
M. of Guelph Lodge, No. 258 ; W. Bro. Thomas Till, of
Wellington Lodge, No. 271 (who now resides in Guelph),
and Bros. George Skinner, James Palmer and T. Gem-
mel, it being P. M's night. A very profitable night was
spent. W. Bro. James Kirkwood, of Brampton, the
first Master of Wellington Lodge, No. 271, was present
and added very much to the pleasure of the meeting. He
had a good deal of up-hill work during the three years
he was in the chair.

St. Alban's Lodge, No. 200, Mount Forest: I visited
this lodge on the 9th of Nevember. This was P. M's
night, with W. Bro. W. G. Lowry, the W. M., in the
chair. There was no work on, but the lodge was opened
and closed in the three degrees in a very creditable man-
ner, and I was told by W. Bro. J. S. Ireland, who is one
of our burning and shining lights in Masonry, that the
regular officers of the lodge are well up in their work.

New Hope Lodge, No. 297, Hespeler : I visited this
lodge on the 6th of December. It being their installation
of officers there was no work on. The officers were in-
stalled by R. W. Bro. Porteous, Alma Lodge, Gait, as-
sisted by W. Bro. John Jardine and your humble servant.
The lodge was closed by the new officers in the three de-
grees without a hitch, which indicates that their work
throughout will be well done. I had the pleasure of
meeting R. W. Bro. Dr. Lockhart, and was pleased to be
accompanied by my distinguished friend, R. W. Bro. R.
Mahoney, Sr. After the lodge was closed a pleasant
hour was spent in the banquet hall.

Preston Lodge, No. 279, Preston : I visited this lodge

154 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.

December 8th. There was no work on, but I was as-
sured by R. W. Bro. D. B. Miller that the officers were
well up in their work. The lodge was opened and closed
in the three degrees for my approval. I was very much
pleased to meet R. W. Bro. Hepburn, who was a regular
attender at our meetings while he resided in Guelph.
Under the watchful care of R. W. Bro. D. B. Miller this
lodge will not stray from the path of rectitude. He is
the most enthusiastic supporter of the Semi-Centennial
Fund that I have met so far on my official visits in Dis-
trict No. 7. The lodge room is small, but well furnished
and quite comfortable. After the lodge was closed the
usual banquet was held, when a pleasant hour was spent
with songs and speeches.

Guelph Lodge, No. 258, Guelph : I visited this lodge
on the 1 2th December; in fact, I may say I seldom miss
a meeting of Guelph Lodge, and therefore am in a good
position to know how their officers do their work. The
W. M. has his work all right; the S. Warden never got
his up; the J. Warden is fair; Inner Guard Ai ; Deacons
not bad. R. W. Bro. Mahonev. Sr., is a regular at-
tender, and the success of this lodge is due to his untiring
efforts. The lodge gave a banquet and reception more
particularly for those of our brethren who visited the Fat
Stock Show. Two candidates were passed to the second
degree. Books are well and neatly kept by Bro. Ed. Paff.

Alma Lodge, No. 72, Gait : I visited this lodge on
Past Master's night. December 29th. There was a large
turnout of the brethren both of Alma and Gait lodges,
where, I am pleased to say, harmony reigns supreme.
Alma is in a flourishing condition, and the state of affairs
is largely due to the untiring efforts of R. W. Bro. A. J.
Oliver, their worthy Secretary. A very pleasing feature
on this occasion was the presentation by R. W. Bro. Mil-
ler, of Preston Lodge, of a full set of P. D. D. G. M. re-
galia to R. W. Bro. J. W. Porteous, I. P. D. D. G. M. of
the Seventh Masonic District, as a mark of esteem from
the district. The P. M's worked a first and the officers
of the lodge a second degree. Among the distinguished
brethren present were R. W. Bro. Dr. Lockhart and W.
Bro. John Jardine. of New Hope Lodge. I was accom-
panied on this occasion by Bro. Jeff Mahonev, of Guelph
Lodge, No. 258. The brethren in Gait have had their
rooms newly fitted up and painted, and they are now the

ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, TORONTO, 5906. 155-

finest lodge rooms in the district so far as I have visited.
After the lodge was called from labor to refreshment a
very pleasant hour or two was spent in the banquet room,
where we were entertained by most excellent singing and
instrumental music, also the usual toast list, which was
responded to by many able speeches.

Blair Lodge, No. 314, Palmerston : I visited this
lodge January 12th, 1906. The W. M., W. Bro. Geo.
E. McKowan, was too ill to attend, and W. Bro. H.
Hindman, Jr., occupied the East. There were two can-
didates initiated, the work being fairly well done. The
S. Warden, Bro. YVm. McEwan, excels in the West.
They are having a successful year, always plenty of work
on hand. The hooks are well kept by Bro. H. Mc-
Ewing, who is now serving his eighth year as Secretary.

Irvine Lodge, No. 203, Elora : I visited this lodge on
the evening of January 19th. Their lodge room is well
furnished and has a bright appearance. There was a
large attendance on this occasion. Three doctors occu-
pied the three principal chairs, Dr. W. C. Wallace in the
East. A first degree was conferred very good. The
books are well kept by the Secretary, R. W. Bro. E.
Burns. I was accompanied by R. W. Bro. R. Mahoney.
An excellent banquet was provided, where we had the
pleasure of listening to several good speeches on the ex-
cellence of Freemasonry.

Gait Lodge, No. 257, Gait: I visited this lodge on
the 6th of February. The P. M's were to do the work
of the third degree, but unfortunately, on account of sick-
ness, the candidate was unable to attend. R. Y\ . Bro.
Cowan occupied the chair in the east, and I proposed that
they exemplify the work with one of the brethren
present, which was done in very good style. I was hon-
ored bv the presence t)f R. W. Bro. R. Mahoney, of
Guelph Lodge. No. 258; R. W. Bro. J. W. Porteous,
Alma Lodge. No. 72, and R. Wr. Bro. D. B. Miller, Pres-
ton Lodge. No. 297. The feature at the banquet was a
letter by Rev. Bro. R. T. Knowles on " Canada, our
Country."

Grand River Lodge, No. 151, Berlin: I visited this
lodge February 13th. W. Bro. D. W. Houston, W. M.,
and officers initiated a candidate in a very creditable
manner. W. Bro. Houston is an ideal Master, and is
well supported in the West and South by Bros. D. Klein-

156 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.

haus and Walker. The lodge room is a good size and
well furnished. After the lodge was closed a pleasant
hour was spent in the banquet hall.

Mercer Lodge, No. 347, Fergus : I visited this lodge
on March 2nd. I was again accompanied by R. W. Bro.
R. Mahoney. E. C. McMeking was initiated into the
mysteries of Freemasonry. The work was very well
done by the W. M., W. Bro. Alex. Shaw and his officers.
I was pleased to meet R. W. Bro. Craig, who unfortu-
nately had to retire before the lodge was closed. Mercer
lias a neat little lodge room and well furnished. I was
somewhat disappointed at the small attendance on this
occasion, but those who were there, I believe, were zeal-
ous Masons, particularly W. Bro. T. N. Wansborough,
who is now their Secretary. His books are kept in pro-
per shape. We enjoyed their hospitality in an adjoining
room after the lodge was closed.

Conestogo Lodge, No. 295, Drayton : I visited this
lodge March 12th. Conestogo is a live lodge. W. Bro.
Scar, the W. M., has the work down fine, and he is ably
supported by the other officers of the lodge. V. W. Bro.
W. H. Smith is an ideal Secretary. There were two ini-
tiations and one raising. While in Drayton I visited
Bro. Woods, who has been confined to his room for
eleven years, and although so sorely afflicted he is quite
cheerful and keeps well posted in the business of Cones-
togo lodge. After the lodge was closed refreshments
were served. '

Harriston Lodge, No. 262, Harriston : I visited this
lodge on March 12th. I was accompanied by R. W. Bro.
R. Mahoney. One candidate was initiated into the
mysteries of Freemasonry. The W. M., W. Bro. Andrew
Fisher, did his work in good style. R. W. Bro. H.
Mahoney gave the lecture in the South, as the J. W. was
not prepared to give it. He also gave the charge from
the Book of Constitution in a very impressive manner.
The lodge was opened and closed in the three degrees. I
was verv much pleased to meet W. Bros. Praine, Ballins
and Lambert, P. M's of this lodge. After work was
over we had a very pleasant hour in the banquet hall with
refreshments, songs and speeches and the time-honored
circle with Auld Lang Syne.

Prince Arthur Lodge, No. 334, Arthur: I paid my
■official visit to this lodge March 13th, and was accompa-

ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, TORONTO, 5906. 157

nied by V. W. Bro. W. H. Smith, District Secretary, W.
Bro. Scar, W. M. of Conestogo Lodge, No. 295, and sev-
eral of the brethren. The officers of this lodge are not
up to the standard with the work, but they promised to
apply with double diligence. There was one initiation,
with V. W. Bro. R. M. Lindsay in the chair. He also
gave the J. W's lecture, and I gave the charge from the
Book of Constitution, which was the first work I at-
tempted while visiting officially. After the lodge was
closed the time-honored banquet was served.

Waverley Lodge, No. 361, Guelph : I visited this
lodge March 26th. This is the banner lodge of Guelph
and one of the best in the district. W. Bro. McKinnon,
who is the Master, is well up in the work, also Bro. B. G.
Gummer, S. W., and Bro. R. S. Cull, J. W. There were
two initiations, and the work was well done. W. Bro.
Wm. Clark gave the charge from the Book of Constitu-
tion in a very impressive manner. R. W. Bro. Dr.
Savage and R. W. Bro. C. Pettiford were present, also
the sheriff, Bro. Allen, who added much to the pleasure
of the entertainment in the banquet hall.

Ayr Lodge, No. 172, Ayr: I paid my official visit to
this lodge at an emergent meeting April 30th. I have
nothing but congratulations to offer this lodge for the
very efficient manner in which they exemplified the work,
also for the opening and closing in the three degrees. W.
Bro. A. G. Verchere is letter perfect. Although laboring
under a severe cold he worked a third degree in a very
impressive manner. Bro. R. Gourlay, S. D., and Bro.
J. Reid, J. D., are expert in their work. W. Bro. J. Gil-
lespie, their respected Treasurer and oldest member of
the lodge, was present. R. W. Bro. J. \Y. Porteous, ac-
companied by the Gait quartette and several other breth-
ren from Gait, were present and furnished good music
at the banquet.

Speed Lodge, No. 180, Guelph : I visited my mother,
Speed Lodge, No. 180, on May 1st. I was made a
Mason in this lodge on March 6th, 1894, and having been
a regular attender ever since, I can testify that under the
guidance of our honored and most respected P. D. D. G.
M., R. W. Bro. John Scoon, not only the work but also
the business of the lodge has always been done after the
best fashion. We were honored by the presence of R.

158 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.

W. Bro. R. Mahoney, whom I might say is a regular at-
tender of Speed Lodge, also R. W. Bro. C. Pettiford.

Scott Lodge, No. 421, Grand Valley: I visited this
lodge on the evening of May 7th. The W. M. was con-
spicuous by his absence on this occasion, but W. Bro.
James McClelland, the I. P. M., conferred the third de-
gree in a manner which was a credit to himself and an
honor to Scott Lodge. The officers of this lodge are
well up in their work, which I have no doubt is due to the
untiring efforts of W. Bro. McClelland. Bro. J. E. Mc-
Intyre, S. W., will be a star in the East next year. W.
Bro. Wm. Mclntyre is a painstaking Secretary, his books
are well kept. The usual banquet and toast list con-
cluded a very pleasant and profitable evening.

Harris Lodge, No. 216, Orangeville : I visited this
lodge May 8th. W. Bro. C. R. McKeown and his offi-
cers initiated one candidate into the mysteries of Free-
masonry. The work was well done, also the opening
and closing in the three degrees. I was pleased to meet
R. W. Bro. R. Irvine and V. W. Bro. Robert Munn, also
W. Bro. Preston, whom I have no doubt will at no dis-
tant date adorn the office which I now hold. Harris
lodge is prospering, always plenty of work to keep the
implements bright. After the lodge was closed a pleas-
ant hour was spent, when refreshments were served and
speeches without number.

Before closing I should like to put my name on record
as being in favor of doing the business of private lodges
in the third degree. There are good reasons which could
be advanced for making the change which would not be
proper to mention here. I know the change could not be
made in a day, but I believe the time will come when the
brethren will see that to be the better way.

I thank the brethren for the many kindnesses shown me
during my official visits. There are many names I
would like to mention here, but a name cherished in the-
memory is more fragrant than written on paper.

All of which is fraternally submitted.

W. G. STEPHENSON, D. D. G. M.,

Wellington District No. 7..

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HAMILTON DISTRICT NO. 8.

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7 o the Most Worshipful the Grand Master, Officers and'
Members of the Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M.
of Canada, in the Province of Ontario:

Most Worshipful Sir and Brethren :

I have the honor of presenting my report on the con-
dition of Masonry in Hamilton District No. 8 during the
year ending June 24th, 1906.

In reporting to you regarding my term of office, I wish
to thank my brethren for the confidence they placed in
me by electing me to the honorable and responsible posi-
tion of D. D. G. M. I entered upon my office knowing
not only that I had a great deal to learn, but that I could,
not perform the duties of my position without the practi-
cal sympathy and the hearty co-operation of my breth-
ren. Both of these have been given to me and my term
of office has in this way been made a delightful one to
me personally.

During my term of office I have visited all the lodges
in the district once officially, besides making several fra-
ternal ones.

I have found the various lodges enthusiastic in the-
work of the Craft. It has been a continual delight to
me to see how familiar the brethren are with the work.
Good feeling prevails. Good business methods in re-
gard to the finances of the various lodges are the order
of the day. The brethren are seeking for the best and
are glad to receive any suggestions that promise a better
piactice of the Masonic art. There is still room for
growth even in our most privileged lodges, and I believe
that if the present temper prevails that the next decade
will mean development in Masonry that will surprise her
most enthusiastic disciples.

It has been my aim to keep the claims of the Serni-Cen-
tennial Benevolent Fund prominently before the various
lodges. These are the days of full harvest and of enor-
mous growth in the financial wealth of the country. Of
these advantages the brethren have their full share, and'

ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, TORONTO, 5906. 161

it is their plain duty to provide for the needy widow and
orphans of deserving brethren. A brother must be poor
indeed who cannot respond to the exceedingly fair re-
quest of the Grand Lodge in this particular. The
brother who can afford the sum requested but who re-
fuses to pay it is surely lacking in the fundamental virtue
of a Mason. The brethren as a general rule have shown
a considerable interest in this work, and all that is needed
is a little systematic work and this object will be accom-
plished. I have further urged the brethren to be care-
ful in their choice of officers. As the officers are. so is
the lodge likely to be. I have cautioned all to be care-
ful as to whom they admit to the ceremony of initiation.
Masonry has no place in her ranks for the self-seeker or
the depraved or for those who are incapable of under-
standing and practising her high standards of thoughts
and practice. I have even said that it is better to ex-
clude from her ranks half a dozen good men than by the
exercise of a mistaken charity to admit one whose past
life gives any reason for the belief that he may prove him-
self a bad Mason. A Masonic lodge is not a reformatory
for the morally derelict nor an hospital for the morally
unhealthy. The brethren are coming to their own in
this particular. They are coming to see that for the real
prosperity of a lodge it is better to have a membership
of a score of men who are clean, upright, intelligent and
enterprising than to have a membership of a hundred not
a dozen of whom command the respect of the choicest
spirits of the community.

Masonry should rank high among the forces that make
for law and order and for the highest welfare of the
community. She can accomplish this only by guarding
well her ballot.

Masonry has a great work to do in this new country of
ours. Fortunes are being made in a day. Each news-
paper has its story of the discovery of vast wealth.
Great commercial enterprises of international significance
are crowding upon us. The danger is that in the midst
of our hurry that we forget that we are men and brothers.
Masonry is the friend of labor, of industry, of foresight
and of enterprise, but she is, above all else, a great spirit-
ual force that stands for elemental manhood and for fra-
ternity. She should look upon commerce as being man's
handmaid and not as his shackle.

162 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.

This Masonic year has marked the close of the labors
of some of our brethren. To all who mourn their ab-
sence in the family circle or in the lodge room the sincer-
est sympathy of the Craft is warmly tendered. Espec-
ially I take the privilege of mentioning my immediate
predecessor in this office, R. W. Bro. Fred. Walters.
Bro. Walters was a true Mason, he cherished the loftiest
ideals of life both as a man and as Mason. Xo one was
more willing than he to help the discouraged or to share
what he had with those in need. Many a world-worn
spirit has been cheered by his handclasp and by his
cheery word. He is greatly missed both as a man and
as a citizen. Anion? others who have passed away and
whose loss we sincerely mourn I desire to mention : W.
Bro. A. Cowan. W. Bro. Samuel George Moore, Bros.
Hugh Shaw. Stewart Malloch, G. W. Spackman. John
Ross, Henry Watson, Francis Fitzgerald.

In conclusion I desire to thank all the brethren who
accompanied me on my official visits in this connection.
I wish to make special mention of the services of Bro. S.
Frank Smith, who has so ably acted as my Secretary.

Then let us pray that come it may,

As come it will for a' that.

That sense and worth o'er a' the earth

Maun bear the Gree and a' that.

For a' that, and a' that.

It's coming yet, for a' that,

That man to man this wide world o'er

Shall brithers be, for a' that.

REPORT OX LODGES.

Temple Lodge, Xo. 324, Hamilton : I visited this
lodge on the 10th of October. 1905. This was the occa-
sion of my first official visit. On this occasion I was
presented with a very beautiful regalia, for which I wish
to thank the brethren of the district. W. Bro. E. F.
Lazier was in the chair, his officers all being present. A
brother was raised to the sublime degree of a M. M. I
may say that I never saw this degree worked better : its
solemn teachings were brought out impressively. I
found the books well and neatly kept. Members in good
standing 314. After the lodge was closed the J. W. in-
vited us to an exemplification of the fourth degree. A
very enjoyable evening was spent.

ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, TORONTO, 5906. 163

Seymour Lodge, No. 272, Ancaster : I visited this
lodge on the 7th of November. I was welcomed by a
good attendance of the brethren. The membership of
this lodge is 100. Ten candidates were initiated, passed
and raised during the Masonic year. The lodge owns
its own building and is in good financial standing. I
found the books neatly and correctly kept. The first
degree was worked by the W. M., assisted by his officers.
The work was specially well done.

Burlington Lodge, No. 165, Burlington : Visited this
lodge on the 6th of December, 1905. There was a good
attendance of the brethren. They have initiated four
during the year. They have held 12 regular and 2 emer-
gent meetings during the year, average attendance 28.
Finances are in good condition. I find this to be quite
a benevolent lodge. This being the night for the elec-
tion of officers I was asked to officiate, and I must say
everything passed off as it should. On the following
evening, December 7th, they held an At Home in a neigh-
boring building, at which we spent a very enjoyable even-
ing along with the ladies. I cannot speak in too high
terms of the efficiency of this lodge.

Acacia Lodge, No. 61, Hamilton: I visited this lodge
on December 8th, 1905. There was a large turnout of
members and visitors, this being the occasion of their an-
nual meeting. Among the distinguished brethren who
were present upon this occasion I might mention M. W.
Bro. Hugh Murray, Grand Secretary ; R. W. Bro. F. H.
Howell, R. W. Bro. Geo. C. Holden,' V. W. Bro. Thomas
Pedler, V. W. Bro. Greenhill, V. W. Bro. A. T. Neill and
others. I might say that I found the books well and
neatly kept. Finances all that could be desired. They
have initiated 29 during the year, passed 2j and raised
23. They held 13 regular and 11 special meetings.
Total membership 344. This being the night for elec-
tion of officers, I presided at that function, everything
passing off very satisfactory. This lodge is doing excep-
tionally good work.

Wentworth Lodge, No. 166, Stoney Creek : I visited
this lodge on December nth, 1905. There was a very
good turnout of the brethren, besides a number of visit-
ing brethren. Our Grand Chaplain,. R. W. Bro. Howitt,
and R. W. Bro. G. C. Holden were present with us.
This lodge has a membership of 139. Average attend-

16! GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.

ance 35. They initiated 8 during- the year, passed 9 and
raised 11, while 2 joined by affiliation. They held 11
regular and 4 special meetings. Finances are in excel-
lent condition and they carry an insurance of $600 on
furniture. W. Bro. A. E. Walker, assisted by his offi-
cers, initiated a candidate. I do not know that I ever
saw the floor work better done. I look upon YVent-
worth lodge as being an up-to-date lodge.

The Lodge of Strict Observance, No. 2j, Hamilton :
I visited this lodge on December 15th, 1905. This lodge
has a membership of 356. Financial standing one of the
best in the district. They initiated 17 during the year,
while six joined by application. Thev lost 7 by death.
R. W. Bros. T. M. Davis. F. J. Howell, Birrell, Simpson,
Holden, Gunn. Walters and Hutchison were all with us
upon this occasion. I noticed that this lodge was well
up in the payment of dues ; arrears were quite small as
compared with other lodges. This speaks well for W.
Bro. W. C. Morton, who is a very efficient Secretary.

St. John's Lodge. No. 40, Hamilton : I visited this
lodge on December 21st, 1905. There was a large turn-
out of members and visiting brethren. ' W. Bro. Zim-
merman and his officers I know did their work well, al-
though I am speaking from memory, having lost or mis-
laid my private notes taken on the occasion of my visit.
They did some work, and the floor work was all that
could be desired. This being the night for the election of

officers I was asked to preside, everything passing off as
it should. W. Bro. Wilson and his officers, I am confi-
dent, will keep up the standard of the lodge. They have
a membership of 424. The increase during the year has
been 22. They have held 11 regular and 8 emergent
meetings. Average attendance J2. Prospects of the
lodge are good.

Harmony Lodge, Xo. 57, Binbrook : I visited this
lodge on December 27th, 1905. As this was the night for
installation of officers I was asked to assume the gavel
and perform that function, which I did. assisted by W.
Bro. Greenfield. There was a fairlv good attendance
both of the members and visitors. The officers installed
were all good men, and I bespeak for them a prosperous
year. This lodge has 50 members. They have held 12
regular meetings during the past year, although they have
only initiated two candidates. Average attendance 13.

ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, TORONTO, 5906. 165

Finances are in a healthy condition. They have given
•away in charity during the year $50.00. Books are
fairly well kept.

Waterdown Lodge, No. 357, Millgrove : I paid my
official visit to Waterdown Lodge, No. 357, Millgrove,
on Februarv 6th, 1905. This being my mother lodge,
it goes without saying that it is a lodge that I take a par-
ticular interest in. Of course, I consider it a perfect
lodge, as its number indicates, 3-5-7, all being perfect
numbers. This lodge has been somewhat handicapped
this year, its W. M., W. Bro. Douglass, being absent
almost continuously since his installation. They have
initiated six, passed eight and raised two during the year.
Number of members on roll, 87. They have cash on
hand $220.00. They have given away in charity this
year $86.00. There was a good attendance. W. Bros.
Ryckman, Smith and Flatt worked the second degree,
passing three candidates in a very creditable manner.
This being the night for the election of officers, the honor
of conducting the same fell upon myself ; the same passed
off very harmoniously. After the lodge was closed we
were entertained at a very sumptuous repast in the room
below the lodge room.

St. Clair Lodee, No. 135. Milton: I visited this lodge
on February 8th, 1906. The W. M., W. Bro. Crazier,
assisted by his officers, worked the first degree in a very
creditable manner. This lodge has initiated 5, passed 9
and raised 6 during the year. They have held 16 meet-
ings during the year. They seem to be thoroughly alive
and doing good work. In fact, the only thing that I felt
like critizising was the fact of them having $180.00 dues
in arrears. I outlined to them their duty in this respect.
They have a very nice lodge room and are financially in
a good condition. At the banquet following we were
entertained quite handsomely.

Credit Lodge, No. 219, Georgetown: I visited this
lodge on February 9th, 1906, accompanied bv my Secre-
tary, W. Bro. Smith, together with W. Bro. Easterbrook,
of Burlinpton Lodge. This is a most progressive lodge ;
thev seem to have got a lot of new and good blood in it
"and they are thoroughly alive to their work. W. Bro.
R. C. Adams, assisted by his officers, worked the first de-
gree in a very effective manner, and, in fact, taking it all
around, I think Georgetown stands second to none. They

166 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.

have paid out in benevolence $35.00. There are practi-
cally no back dues, and they are doing good work. After
the lodge was closed the J. W. invited us all to the ban-
quet room, where we all did good work.

Oakville Lodge, Xo. 400, Oakville : I visited this
lodge on March 6th, 1906. There was a good attend-
ance both of members and visitors. W. Bro. W. T. Mar-
shall, assisted by his officers, worked the Fellowcraft de-
gree in a highly effective manner. They have a mem-
bership of 128. They have had 12 regular meetings and
3 emergent ones during the year. They are financially
quite sound, besides looking well after all benevolent
schemes. They carry a good insurance on their pro-
perty, and their books are well and neatly kept. After
the lodge was closed we were highly entertained until the
'bus driver called *' All aboard."'

Brant Lodge, Xo. 45, Brantford : I visited this lodge
on March 13th, 1906. Up till the time of my official visit
16 meetings had been held during the current Masonic
year. The number of members on the roll is 202 ; aver-
age attendance. 35. During the year they initiated 15,
passed 9 and raised 7. The Secretary and Treasurer are
both bonded, and the funds of the lodge are kept in char-
tered banks. The building is rented jointly with Doric
lodge and the Chapter. An insurance of Si, 500. 00 is
maintained on the furniture of the lodge. Ten per cent,
of initiation fees and 15 per cent of dues are systemati-
cally set aside for benevolence. During the year this
lodge spent $160.00 in benevolence. The records are
neatly and correctly kept. The W. M. and his officers
worked the second degree in a highly creditable manner.
Special mention should be made of the fine manner in
which the S. \V. gave the lecture on the tracing board.

Doric Lodge. Xo. 121, Brantford: I visited this lodge
on March 16th. 1906. There was a very large number
of members and visitors present. This lodge being thor-
oughly alive and up to date, and wishing me to see every-
thing that went on during the evening, invited me to be
present before the lodge was opened, a privilege that I
gladly accepted. After the lodge was opened the W. M.r
W. Bro. J. A. Spence. and brethren gave me a hearty
welcome. There were no degrees worked during the
evening, but there was good work done. An entered
apprentice was examined for advancement ; may all such

ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, TORONTO, 5906. 167

be as well posted. The illustrated lecture was given by
the J. W. The charge was given by the Senior Deacon.
The lodge was then opened in the second degree. A
Fellowcraft was examined for advancement. The illus-
trated lecture was given by the Senior Warden. The
charge to Fellowcraft was given by the Inner Guard.
The lodge was then opened in the third degree. A Mas-
ter Mason was then examined by the J. W. " The Ideal
Mason," presentation of button, R. W. Bro. J. D. Liddell.
This lodge initiated 40 during the present year. All O.
K. financially. Books well and neatly kept. " Toil and
pleasure, in their nature opposites, are yet linked to-
gether," therefore we close for refreshments.

St. George Lodge, No. 243, St. George : I made my
official visit to this lodge on April 5th, 1906. This lodge
is in excellent shape, financially and otherwise. There
were about 30 members present, besides a number of
brethren from Paris. Dundas and Waterdown lodges. I
also found in this lodge that there were more arrears of
dues than I cared to find on the books. This lodge has
a membership of about 67. They had 3 initiated during
the year. There has not been anything contributed as
yet towards the Semi-Centennial Benevolent Fund,
neither had they given anything away during the year to
benevolence. The W. M. and officers are all well up in
their work. After the lodge was closed we were hand-
somely entertained at a banquet prepared by the Junior
AVarden.

Walker Lodge. Xo. 321. Acton: I visited this lodge
on April 9th. Total members, 52. The number ini-
tiated, passed and raised during the year was 4. All
resident members' dues were paid in full. Cash on hand,
$300 ; liabilities, none. Amount subscribed for Semi-
centennial Fund, $72. Books and records well and
neatly kept. The W. M. and his officers worked the
first degree in a very creditable manner. This is a
lodge of young men, full of life and hope. After the
close of the lodge the J. W. invited the brethren to the
banquet room.

The Barton Lodge, No. 6. Hamilton : I visited this
lodge officially on June 1st, 1906. This being the annual
meeting for the election of officers for the ensuing year,
I had the honor to preside at this function. Everything
passed off as it should, all officers being elected by accla-

168 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.

mation. This is the oldest lodge in the Hamilton dis-
trict. The \Y. M., \Y. Bro. George Moore and his offi-
cers are all well up in their work. There were 1 1 regu-
lar and 6 emergent meetings held during the year, with
an average attendance of 86 : one meeting was for attend-
ing the funeral of our late Bro. Samuel George Moore ;
4 for conferring degrees, and one for receiving the travel-
ling trowel from the Washington Lodge, Xo. 240. Buf-
falo, X. Y. There were 32 degrees worked during the
year, with 12 initiations. I was informed that their ob-
ject was not so much to increase their members, but
rather to improve the standing and efficiency of its mem-
bers, and from what I saw and heard I am of the opinion
that their efforts have been crowned with success. $400
have been handed over to M. Y\\ Bro. Hugh Murray on
account of the Semi-Centennial Benevolent Fund. There
are 353 members in good standing. I am informed that
the greater portion of the outstanding dues will be col-
lected before St. John's Day. W. Bro. George Moore,
with his officers, members and Masonic friends to the
number of 166 travelled to Detroit. Michigan, on Satur-
day. 2 1st April, and placed the travelling trowel in the
custody of W. Bro. Olen J. Knott. W. M. of Detroit
Lodge Xo. 2, Detroit. Michigan. In conclusion I desire
to say that it pleased me to know that The Barton Lodge,
although the oldest lodge in the district, is not only alive
and up to date, but is probably the most youthful if it is
not the baby lodge.

St. Andrew's Lodge, X'o. 62, Caledonia : I visited this
Lodge on June 6th, 1906. I drove out from Hamilton
and had a very pleasant drive, but when I got there there
seemed to be a difficulty to get a quorum to open lodge.
The lodge was opened up at 9 o'clock with nine present,
one-half of them being Past Masters. W. Bro. Dr. H.
Maw. assisted by two Past Masters, gave a candidate his
second degree in a very efficient manner. I was also
well pleased at the very efficient way that W. Bro. James
Old gave the lecture on the tracing board. There seemed
to me to be a lack of interest taken in the lodge. After
the lodge was closed down we were handsomely enter-
tained in the fourth degree work.

Valley Lodge, Xo. 100, Dundas : I visited this lodge
on June nth, 1906. This lodge has a membership of
122. They have held 12 regular and 3 emergent meet-

ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, TORONTO, 5906. lo9

ings during the year. There have been 13 added by ini-
tiation and 7 by affiliation during the year, showing that
they have been thoroughly alive. They have given away
in charity during the year $51, and have a cash balance
en hand of some $464. Very little outstanding dues,
which shows that they have a very good Secretary in R.
W. Bro. Latshaw. Bro. W. H. Bates, the W. M., is
very energetic in his work. This being the night of
election of officers, I was invited to assume the gavel for
that purpose, everything passing off quite harmoniously.
Prospects for this lodge are bright.

Dufferin Lodge, No. 291, Flamboro: I visited this
lodge on June 15th, 1906. Worshipful Master J. K.
Menchin being absent at Camp Niagara, I did not wit-
ness any floor work. This lodge has initiated 10 during
the year. They have held 12 regular and 5 emergent
meetings during the year. The lodge is in good stand-
ing financially and otherwise, and prospects for future
bright. They have given considerable away in benevo-
lence.

Dundurn Lodge, Hamilton : I visited this lodge on
June 16th, 1906. This lodge is under dispensation at
present. There were 16 charter members. They have
initiated 14 during the year and 11 have joined by affilia-
tion, making in all 41 members at present. Ttey have
held 1 1 meetings during the year ; average attendance be-
ing 48. They have given, along with the other city
lodges, $100 towards the Sanitorium on the mountain,
and yet stand four square to all the world financially.
W. Bro. John Hooper, along with his officers, are cer-
tainly whooping the baby lodge along and deserve all the
eulogy I can heap upon them. I certainly think they are
deserving of their charter or warrant of constittuion.

Doric Lodge, No. 382, Hamilton : I visited this lodge
on June 18th, 1906. Bro. David Gibson, W. M., in the
chair. This is one of the strongest lodges in the district,
having a membership of some 298. They have initiated
32 during the year. They have held 12 regular and 8
emergent meetings. On this occasion there was a very
large turnout of members as well as visiting brethren. I
consider all the officers of this lodge well up in their
work. This lodge has some $2,200 invested in good
security. No liabilities. This being the night for elec-
tion of officers, I was asked to preside ; everything passed
off quite harmoniously.

170 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.

In laying down the gavel of this office, I must confess
that I have performed its duties at considerable sacrifice
of time, yet I forget all this when I remember the value
of Masonry and the services that she renders every day,
not only to the members of the craft, but to Canada and
to the Motherland. At times I have felt the burden of
office almost too heavy, for there are comparatively few
who believe that benevolence and brotherly love should
be above the dollar. While I hope to continue to take
an active part in the work of the craft till I am summoned
to the Grand Lodge above, I feel no small measure of re-
lief in turning once more to the quiet hills and fields, for

A country lad is my degree,

An' few there be that ken me, O ;
But what care I how few they be,

I'm welcome aye to Nannie, O.
Come weal, come woe, I care na' by,

I'll tak' what heaven will send me, O,
Nae ither care in life hae I

But live an' love my Nannie, O.

My work has had its imperfections, but I ask you to

Pardon now, the bold outlaw,

Rob Roy MacGregor, O ;
Grant him mercy, gentles a',

Rob Roy MacGregor, O.
Let your hands and hearts agree,

Set the Highland laddie free,
Make us sing wi' muckle glee,

Rob Roy MacGregor, O.

j. o. McGregor, d. d. g. m.,

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172 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.

GEORGIAN DISTRICT NO. 9.

To the Most Worshipful the Grand Master, Officers and
Members of the Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of
Canada, in the Province of Ontario :

Most Worshipful Sir and Brethren :

I have the honor of submitting the annual report of the
condition of Masonry in No. 9 District. It is with much
pleasure that I report the district, as a whole, is in splen-
did shape, the various lodges keeping up their work in the
true Masonic spirit and generally showing a desire to ad-
mit none but those who will do honor to the Craft.

There are now twenty-three lodges comprising the dis-
trict, and it makes it difficult for the ordinary business
man to cover the ground. Most of the lodges would
rather the official visit be held on the regular meeting
nights, and where so many perhaps hold their regular
meetings on the same night it is impossible to meet the
wishes of all, but the lodges most kindly acceded to my
request for special meetings or I could not have visited
half of them. In addition to the regular official visits I
had the honor of representing the Grand Master in the
dedication of Victoria Lodge, Victoria Harbor, on Octo-
ber 1 2th, 1905, and Tottenham Lodge, Tottenham, on
October 20th, 1905, reports being duly forwarded to you
thereafter.

I read to every lodge the notices issued by the Grand
Master to the D. D. G. M*s. and urged in every lodge the
advisability of liberally subscribing to the Semi-Centen-
nial Fund, and most of the lodges appeared to cheerfully
acquiesce. Whether it will take effect the future will
disclose.

I desire to thank No. 9 District for conferring on me
the greatest honor that lay in their power to bestow, and
by such a splendid vote, as to hearten me in my endeavors
to carry out the duties imposed on me, which, if not car-
ried out to the satisfaction of all, I trust that no action of
mine will cast any reflection on the high office held by
me during: the term, and if at times I have felt that I was

ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, TORONTO, 5906. 173

devoting to Masonry hours which I should otherwise
have given to my business interests I have felt amply re-
warded by the high position and the universal kindness
and courtesy accorded me. My thanks are due to Bro.
C. T. Stephens, of Manito Lodge, No. 90, for his excel-
lent services to me as District Secretary.

Remembering the instructions given at Grand Lodge
to be as brief as possible in reports of the visits, I submit
(reluctantly) a rather short statement of such, but which
may perhaps answer the purpose. I submit herewith
tabulated statement of the District.

Kerr Lodge, No. 230, Barrie : Visited this lodge No-
vember 24th. Splendid attendance of members, well
equipped lodge. The E. A. degree was exemplified in a
very able manner by W. Bro. Beacroft, who showed him-
seld a good presiding officer, well supported by his offi-
cers, and the well earned reputation of Kerr Lodge is
losing nothing in the hands of its present officers. A
pleasing feature of the evening was the presentation of a
very handsome and valuable loving cup to R. W. Bro.
Morgan by the Barrie brethren on his departure for
Deseronto. The presentation was made in an eloquent
address by I. P. M. Rev. Dr. Whitten and V. W. Bro.
Hallett, and responded to by the R.W. Bro. in a very feel-
ing manner. The banquet was all one could desire, and
the speeches and songs were such as to make one feel
" sorry to part, happy to meet again."

Manito Lodge, No. 90, Collingwood : Visited Manito,
my mother lodge, December 27th, 1905. No degree was
conferred, but a deal of routine business transacted. I
have so often seen the work of the W. M., W. Bro. A. H.
Johnson (who is re-elected for a second term), and his
officers, that I feel that they will bear a favorable com-
parison with any lodge in the district.

Minerva Lodge, No. 304, Stroud: Paid official visit
March 20th, 1906. I was met and most hospitably enter-
tained by R. W. Bro. Cowan at Barrie. After supper T
was taken in charge by some of the Barrie brethren and
driven to Stroud. W. Bro. W. B. Ardell and his officers
conferred the F. C. degree in a manner that left little
room for criticism. There was a good attendance, al-
though a very severe night. A new lodge is in contem-
plation, but the brethren have decided to first accumulate
tunds for a new room in preference to running into debt.

174 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.

Manitoba Lodge, No. 236, Cookstown : Visited March
21st, 1906. E. A. degree was well carried out by W.
Bro. Sissons and his officers, and the lecture was well
given by the Junior Warden. Attendance not very large
owing to absence from home of many members and a bad
night. A very pleasant time was afterwards spent at the
refreshment table.

Tottenham Lodge, Tottenham : Visited March 26th.
1906. Small number present owing to bad weather. E.
A degree fairly well worked by the W. M., W. Bro. J.
McCabe and his officers, Bro. Potter, an energetic offi-
cer, acting as Senior Warden. The lecture was well
given by Bro. Fraser, J. W., and though few in number
at the banquet afterwards there were enthusiastic re-
sponses to the usual toasts. Bro. D. G. Livingstone, one
of the charter members, was desirous of having his name
on charter as a charter member ; he signed on one peti-
tion, but not on the duplicate. He is an enthusiastic
member, and feels aggrieved at the omission, through no
fault of his.

Spry Lodge, No. 385, Beeton : Visited March 27th,
1906. Good attendance, although a dirty night and
roads bad. F. C. degree was conferred in an able man-
ner by W. Bro. Mills, the W. M., and his officers. Lec-
ture well given by S. W. At the close of the work (at
the request of the brethren) I presented W. Bro. A. W.
Macdonald with a P. M. jewel as a token of esteem from
his brethren. He replied in a very feeling manner.

Seven Star Lodge, No. 285, Alliston : Visited March
28th, 1906. Very good attendance. E. A. degree con-
ferred in an excellent manner by the W. M.. W. Bro. H.
Norris, and his officers, and the lecture was well delivered
by the J. W. Their valued Secretary, V. W. Bro. H.
W. Wright, was so ill as to be unable to attend. At the
close the brethren sat down to an excellent repast and
were entertained by the pleasant and humorous speeches
of Bros. Fisher, Wallace and others.

Nitetis Lodge, No. 444, Creemore : Visited March
29th, 1906. Splendid attendance. Excellently fur-
nished lodge, and well laid out ante-room. Saw nothing
whatever of the W. M., who, I was informed, had an en-
gagement elsewhere for that evening. His place, how-
ever, was well taken by W. Bro. Joseph Hood, who con-
ferred the M. M. degree in a very touching and feeling

ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, TORONTO, 5906. 175

manner, ably supported by his officers. At the close the
lodge adjourned to a sumptuous feast, after which the
brethren showed themselves to be adepts in speech mak-
ing and songs.

Prince Arthur Lodge, No. 333, Flesherton. Visited
April 10th, 1906. Fair attendance, taking weather into
consideration, dark night and roads bad to travel. M.
M. degree conferred in an able manner by \\ . M., W.
Bro. John Wright, and his officers. After close of
lodge repaired to ante-room, where the wives of the
biethren had prepared a very tasty repast for us, and had
evidently made preparations for a much larger attend-
ance, after which the time passed pleasantly in listening
to the excellent remarks of W. Bros. Richards, YanDucen
and others.

St. George Lodge, No. 88, and North Star Lodge, No.
322, Owen Sound: Visited April nth, 1906. Both
these lodges kindly consented to a joint meeting in their
very large and beautifully furnished room, which was
filled to its utmost capacity. The E. A. degree was con-
ferred in an excellent manner by the W. M., W. Bro. J.
A. Richardson, of North Star lodge, and his officers, and
am doubtful if the work done by them could be excelled,
and which was greatly enhanced by the assistance of their
[Masonic choir, among whom were some splendid voices.
The J. W's lecture was well delivered. The M. M. de-
gree was exemplified in a very able manner by the W. M.,
W. Bro. Little, and officers of St. George's lodge, and its
impressiveness was added to by the same well trained
singers. At the close of the lodges the brethren re-
paired to the large dining hall, where all enjoyed the feast
set before them, after which there were some excellent
speeches by the Masters of the two lodges, R. W. Bro.
McKnight, W. Bro. W. H. Wright and others, and some
splendid songs rendered by some of the gifted brethren
of the choir.

Dundalk Lodge, No. 449, Dundalk : Visited April
12th, 1906. Not a very large attendance owing to dark
night and bad state of the roads, but those present were
enthusiastic members. The M. M. degree was conferred
in an excellent manner by the W. M., W. Bro. R. D. Arm-
strong and his officers, and though, comparatively speak-
ing, a young lodge, their prospects are bright, and they
possess a painstaking member in their Secretary, Bro.

176 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.

Mountcastle. At the close an excellent repast was in-
dulged in, the usual toasts given and responded to
briefly. This being the third night in succession I had
indulged in somewhat late hours, the brethren took com-
passion and let me off comparatively early.

Coronation Lodge, No. 446, Elmvale: Visited April
23rd, 1906. Good attendance. F. C. degree conferred
in an excellent manner by W. Bro. W. A. Sneath, the WJ
3VL, and his officers. This is a comparatively young
lodge, but its prospects seem bright and its officers capa-
ble and enthusiastic. The usual repast and toasts were
indulged in and were enjoyed by all.

Georgian Lodge, No. 348. Penetanguishene : Visited
April 24th, 1906. Good attendance of members. F. C.
degree well conferred by the W. M., W. Bro. Geo. Robin-
son, and his officers, who were all present with the ex-
ception of the S. D. After closing the brethren sat
down to a well furnished table. The usual toasts were
given and responded to in a suitable manner, with some
excellent remarks from the W. M., W. Bro. Hewson, I.
P. M.. W. Bro. Wright and Rev. Bro. Gibbons and others,
with some splendidly rendered songs from the \V. M.,
who possesses a fine voice and knows how to use it, and
who most kindly, the following day, devoted a deal of his
time in driving me around to the chief points of interest
in Penetanguishene.

Caledonia Lodge, No. 249, Midland: Visited April
25th, 1906. Good attendance of members. M. M. de-
gree conferred in an excellent manner by W. Bro. W. E.
Montgomery, the W. M., a young and enthusiastic
brother, ably supported by his officers. Well furnished
lodge room and a well got up ante-room for refreshments
and other social purposes, where an excellent supper was
prepared for those present, after which the usual toasts
were given and responded to in some able speeches by the
very capable P. M's and brethren, and an excellent or-
chestra added greatly to the evening's entertainment.

Corinthian Lodge, No. 96, Barrie: Visited May 3rd,
1906. Splendid attendance. M. M. degree conferred
by W. Bro. Donald Ross, the W. M., and his officers in
such a manner as to leave no room for criticism. After
closing the lodsre adjourned to the banquet room. After
supper the usual toasts were given and responded to by
rlever and capable brethren, amongst them W. Bro. Ross.
1- --- ->.. ^ Cowan. Rev. Dr. Whitten and Irwin. They

ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, TORONTO, 5906. 177

also possess some brethren with great musical talent,
which added greatly to the entertainment. There were
quite a few visitors from other lodges, W. Bro. Ardell
and a number of brethren from Stroud being in evi-
dence. Ine Barrie lodges undoubtedly possess many
clever and capable brethren.

Beaver Lodge, No. 234, Clarksburg: Visited May
8th, 1906. Good attendance of members. The W. M.,
W. Bro. Kent, was called away, at the last minute on pro-
fessional duties which he could not avoid. The M. M.
degree was well conferred by a P. M., W. Bro. Rodgers,
and his officers. This is a good lodge, and nothing is
to be feared in Masonry when they possess such staunch
members as R. W. Bros. Kent, Pye, V. W. Bro. Dicken-
son, R. W. Bro. Pedwell and others. The fourth degree
was thoroughly appreciated, after which a most pleasant
time was spent in speech and song.

Pythagoras Lodge, No. 137, Meaford: Visited May
nth, 1906. Good attendance. E. A. degree was con-
ferred by the W. M., W. Bro. Finlay, and his officers,
and the lecture well rendered by the J. W. The lodge is
to be congratulated in possessing such an energetic
brother as V. W. Bro. F. A. Clark, whom I regard as the
mainspring of the lodge. The brethren know well how
to entertain, and after supper an enjoyable time was spent
in matters pertaining to Masonry in general.

Orillia Lodge, No. 192, Orillia: Visited May 18th,
1906. This is the lodge of my worthy brother and pre-
decessor, R. W. Bro. Wakefield. The E. A. degree was
conferred by the W. M., W. Bro. Tudrope, and his offi-
cers in a manner such as I expected from a lodge having
such a reputation, and they are adepts in matters of en-
tertainment, a most enjoyable time being spent and en-
thusiastic responses made to the usual toasts by R. W.
Bro. Wakefield and others.

Simcoe Lodge, No. 79, Bradford: Visited May 25th,
1906. Fair attendance, considering the night and the
state of the roads, wet and dirty weather. The E. A. de-
gree was well exemplified by W. Bro. D. E. Green, the
W. M., and his officers, and the lecture well rendered by
the J. W. At the close the brethren adjourned to re-
freshments and the usual toasts and responses were given.
The lodge is fortunate in possessing as Secretary W. Bro.
A. E. Scanlon.

178 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.

Northern Light Lodge, Xo. 266, Stayner : Visited
June 5th, 1906. I was accompanied on my visit by Bro.
C. T. Stephens, District Secretary. Waited a long time
before lodge opened; barely a quorum. The W. M.,
Rev. Mr. Coburn, well up in the work of the M. M. de-
gree, assisted by the J. YV., and that worthy Bro. W. B.
Sutherland., of Barrie, who fortunately happened in that
evening and took the S. W. chair. At the close the
brethren were hospitably entertained with refreshments
and speeches, W. Bro. Sutherlannd making some very
appropriate remarks. The impression was left on my
mind that from the scanty attendance there was some
bad influence at work, and not that unanimity which
should be, in consequence of which I believe the lodge to
be a sufferer.

Lome Lodge, Xo. 377, Shelbourne : This lodge I did
not visit, as unfortunately the lodge and myself were un-
able, at the outset, to arrange date that would be mutually
agreeable. The Master afterward 3 very kindly endea-
vored to have me pay my official visit, but I was unable
from pressure of business to do so.

Victoria Lodge, Victoria Harbor: This lodge I also
did not pay an official visit to, at request of the W. M.T
who was himself unable to be present, and I had already
visited this lodge previously and was satisfied that the
lodge was in good shape.

Finally I must congratulate those hard working and
often unremunerated brethren, the various secretaries of
the lodges in the district, for the manner in which they
carry out the many duties imposed upon them, and there
is little doubt that the welfare of the lodge is largely de-
pendent upon them. I found, upon examination of the
books, the work was well done, as was also that of the
various treasurers.

Respectfully and fraternally.

A. D. KNIGHT, D. D. G. M.

Georgian District Xo. 9.

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NIAGARA DISTRICT NO. 10.

To the Most Worshipful the Grand Master, Officers and
Members of the Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of
Canada, in the Province of Ontario:

Most Worshipful Sir and Brethren :

I have the honor of presenting my report on the condi-
tion of Masonry during the past year in Niagara District
No. 10, and in doing so permit me first to thank the
brethren for the honor conferred and confidence reposed
in electing me to the important office of D. D. G. M., and
also for the courteous and kindly manner in which I have
been received by the officers and brethren of the various
lodges in the Niagara jurisdiction on my official visits.

Each lodge has been visited by me at least once, and I
am pleased to report accurate, uniform and perfect work
without a single exception, evincing in a marked degree
much zeal and energy on the part of the members, while
at the same time the social side has not been neglected,
especially the musical part.

On my official visits I presented to the Masters, offi-
cers and members of the different lodges in Niagara Dis-
trict the aims and objects of the Semi-Centennial Fund,
and I firmly believe that the matter will receive more
careful consideration than in the past.

I regret being unable to give a correct report of the
deaths of the members of the Craft.

I am pleased to report that in nearly all the lodges the
Past Masters assist in the work, and that the member-
ship is increasing, and from what has come under my
own observation, as well as from reliable reports, the new
members are men of excellent reputation.

In conclusion, allow me again to thank the brethren
throughout the district for the many acts of kindness I
have received on my official visits.

VISITS.

King Edward VII. Lodge, Chippewa: I paid my
official visit to this lodge on October 4th, 1905, and dedi-

ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, TORONTO, 5906. 181

cated the lodge on that date, and in this I was nobly and
ably assisted by W. Bros. J. P. Wilson and Rev. Dr. John-
son, of Copestone Lodge ; Murray, of St. Mark's ; Leubs-
dorf, of Maple Leaf, and Bald and Hoover, of Mountain
Lodge, and many other visiting brethren from American
and other lodges.

King Solomon Lodge, Xo. 329, Jarvis : I visited this
lodge on Npvember 10, 1905. The attendance was
good and work well done. W. Bro. Jaques, P. D. D. G.
M., and W. Bro. Noble were present and gave material
assistance. Ample accommodation in lodge and ante-
rooms, and rooms are well furnished. Lodge is pro-
gressive.

St. John's Lodge, No. 35, Cayuga : My official visit
to this lodge was made on November 16th, 1905. R.
W. Bro. J. Hoshal took me in hand at once and intro-
duced me to the lodge in his usual able and happy man-
ner and made an excellent Masonic speech. Bro. Hoshal
is an enthusiastic Mason. Attendance good, including
visitors from other lodges. Bro. Rev. Leslie Howard,
Chaplain, gave a nice address. All the appointments of
this lodge are good.

Amity Lodge, No. 32, Dunnville : I visited this lodge
on December 27th, 1905. This lodge has a very large
membership and is progressive, containing as it does
some very old and enthusiastic Masons. My welcome
here was very hearty indeed, and amongst other veterans
I was pleased to meet R. W. Bro. Tipton. Unfortu-
nately, on account of sickness in his family, his stay with
us was very short. Needless to say, the work here was
of the highest order. Splendid social entertainment
after close of lodge.

Palmer Lodge, No. 372, Bridgeburg: I visited this
lodge on January 16th, 1906. Attendance fair, including
visiting brethren from Pnyx, No. 312, Wallaceburg ;
Occidental, No. 766, Buffalo ; St. John's, No. 35, Cayuga ;
St. John's, No. 40, Hamilton, and Clifton, No. 254, Nia-
gara Falls. Work done by W. Bro. F. T. Pattison in a
most satisfactory manner. All appointments good.
Banquet afterwards.

Copestone Lodge, No. ^y^, Welland : Visited this
lodge on February 1st, 1906. Attendance large; work
most satisfactorily done. Visitors from other lodges
present. Here I met an old friend and enthusiastic

182 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.

Mason in the person of the Rev. Gabriel Johnstone.
Lodge room well furnished and comfortable. Excellent
banquet followed, with abundance of first-class speeches
and songs.

Mountain Lodge, Xo. 221, Thorold : I visited this
lodge on February 2nd, 1906. Attendance was good, 65
members having signed the register. Among the visitors
were V. W. Bro. B. J. Leubsdorf, of Maple Leaf, No.
103 ; W. Bro. John McCraw, Maple Leaf, also visitors
from St. George, St. Mark's and Temple Lodges. R. W.
Bro. W. J. Bald and V. W. Bro. R. G. Hoover took a
prominent part in introducing visitors. Work done
was good.

St. Mark's Lodge, No. 105, Niagara Falls : Visited
this lodge officially on February 6th, 1906. Work in the
first degree well done. Musical service published by
Urand Lodge rendered in this lodge for the first time, and
was a decided acquisition. Visitors : M. W. Bro. Hugh
Murray, Grand Lodge Secretary ; W. Bro. E. E. Fraser,
M.L.A.; W. Bro. Griffith, P. M. Clifton lodge, and W.
Bro. R. F. Carter. W. M. Clifton, and Bros. Petit and
Cohoe, Welland. Sumptuous repast after close of
lodge, accompanied by speech and song. W. Bro. A. S.
Murray performed the work in a masterly manner with-
out an error. R. W. Bro. Bottomly was present and
gave valuable assistance.

Hiram Lodge, No. 319, Hagersville : My official
visit to this lodge was made on May 31st, 1906. Attend-
ance fair, several brethren being present from other
lodges. Lodge continues to grow in interest, zeal and
enthusiasm. The Wardens are careful in their work and
try to be successful. All the officers are consistent in
their work and anxious to succeed. Better and more
suitable quarters should be obtained as soon as possible,
thereby giving more encouragement to the members.

Enniskillen Lodge, No. 185, York : Visited this lodge
on June 15th, 1906. Attendance fairly good. Visiting
brethren : R. W. Bro. Hoshal and W. Bros. Sheppard.
Bunn and Barnum from St. John's, Cayuga, and Bro. T.
Beswetherick from Hiram Lodge, Hagersville. Work-
fair. Excellent and appropriate speeches from the visi-
tors. Lodge room and property in fair shape.

Seymour Lodge, No. 277, Port Dalhousie : I visited
this lodge May oth. 1906. Attendance large, and the

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lodge shows signs of progress and enthusiasm. Lodge
owns the lodge room and it is free from debt. All ap-
purtenances and appointments good. Xo debts of any
kind. Work well done by enthusiastic Masons. Pros-
pects bright indeed.

Dufferin Lodge, No. 338, Wellandport : I visited this
lodge on May 1st, 1906. Lodge owns lodge room and ;t
is free from debt, and it is well fitted up and reflects
much credit on the members. Appointments good. No
arrears of dues. Work well and accurately done.

McNab Lodge, No. 169, j^ort Colborne : Visited this
lodge on April 4th, 1906. Work in the third degree
creditably done. Attendance over 40, including many
P. M's. Lodge room in fair condition. Appointments
fair. Books well kept. Semi-Centennial Fund fully
paid up. After close of lodge plenty of speeches, song
and story.

Maple Leaf Lodge, No. 103, St. Catharines: My offi-
cial visit to this lodge was made on March 29th, 1906.
The work done was in the second degree. Visitors
present : the M. W. the Grand Master and the Deputy
Grand Master, R. W. Bros. Robertson, W. J. Johnston,
C. H. Connor, W. J. Drope, R. G. W. Conolly, W. F.
Bald. R. G. Hoover, L. Yale and the Worshipful Masters
of St. Mark's No. 105, Niagara No. 2, Mountain No. 221,
Myrtle No. 337, St. George No. 15. Temple No. 296, and
the S. W. of Clifton No. 254 ; also Past Masters, officers
and members from practically every lodge in the district.
Bro. Leubsdorf was also present and took an active part
in the work, as well as in the entertainment of the distin-
guished visiting brethren. Appointments and finances
in excellent shape. Banquet as usual was on a grand
scale, over 450 in attendance, and the speeches and ad-
dresses were excellent and suited to the occasion.

Temple Lodge, No. 296, St. Catharines : I visited this
lodge officially on March 28th, 1906. Was introduced
to the lodge by R. W. Bro. Robertson and W. Bro. Mc-
Intyre. Candidate initiated, after which I addressed the
brethren present on the Grand Lodge messages re Ma-
sonic clothing, public functions, and Semi-Centennial
Fund. Visitors present from Maple Leaf, St. George
and Mountain lodges, and from England. Scotland, Port
Dalhousie. Peterboro and Hagersville. Work well and
impressively done. Refreshments after close of lodge in
lunch room.

184 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.

St. George's Lodge, Xo. 15. St. Catharines: I visited
this lodge on March 27th, 1906. Attendance 60. Work
was done in the third degree in a most careful and accu-
rate manner. Numerous visitors from the other city-
lodges and surrounding country. Here again I met W.
Bro. Leubsdorf. who takes an active part in everything
pertaining to Masonry, is a skilled ritualist, and always
ready and pleased to assist. Banquet held after close
of lodge.

Myrtle Lodge. Xo. 337, Port Robinson : I visited this
iodge on March 6th. 1906, the regular meeting. Good
attendance, including some of the old members. All the
officers are only recent Masons, but did good, accurate,
and impressive work. Xlce lodge room. W. Bro.
Bennett, late deceased Secretary, missed much. Enter-
tained at supper afterwards, attended by wives and friends
of brethren. Good speeches and excellent singing.

Merritt Lodge, Xo. 168. Welland: Visited this lodge
on March 5th, 1906. Attendance good; number present,
42. W. Bro. Pattison communicated the secret work of
Fellowcraft degree in an able, correct and faultless man-
ner. Appointments and finances in good shape. Ban-
quet held afterwards at which appropriate speeches and
songs were given.

Clifton Lodge, No. 254, X'iagara Falls : I visited this
lodge on March 9, 1906. Attendance, 59, including 15
visitors from other lodges. Five applications received
and read. All the work was done creditably. Lodge
room, appointments and finances in fair order. Xo
music. Lodge growing apace with the young city.

XTiagara Lodge, Xo. 2, Xlagara : I paid my official
visit to this lodge on February 7th, 1906. Attendance
good. Lodge room in fair condition. Lodge opened
in the third degree. A feature of the evening was the
presentation to the lodge of three beautiful pedastals for
lodge use by a young craftsman, being his own handi-
work. A number of Past Masters were present, among
them W. Bro. John Knox, for $$ years a member of the
lodge, and who in all those years missed only three meet-
ings, although living several miles out of town. Banquet
following was all that could be desired. Lodge building
owned by the lodge. Lodge sent $20 for last two years
to the Semi-Centennial Fund.

Union Lodge, Xo. 7, Grimsby : I visited this lodge on

ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, TORONTO, 5906. 185

February 8th, 1906. Forty out of 85 members present,
including 12 Past Masters and R. W. Bros. Drope and
Forbes and W. Bro. Harrison. Our initiation music and
appointments all that could be desired. Dues well paid.
Lodge free of debt. Semi-Centennial Fund in hands of
committee. Four applications read. Past Masters
help in work. Everything in good shape.

Ivy Lodge, Xo. 115, Beamsville : I visited this lodge
on June 5th, 1906. Large attendance. Visitors from
Wentworth Lodge, No. 166, and Union Lodge, Xo. 7.
Received by W. Bro. F. S. Prudholme. Lodge opened
in second degree and member raised to the Fellowcraft
degree. D. D. G. M. W. B. Robertson addressed the
lodge, giving message from Grand Lodge. Excellent
banquet followed.

Again I wish to thank the brethren for all favors re-
ceived during my official visits, and hope and bespeak for
my successor the same kindly treatment that has been ac-
corded to me.

All of which is fraternally submitted.

ROBT. McDOXALD. M. D., D. D. G. M.,

Xiasrara District Xo. 10.

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ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, TORONTO, 5906. 187

TORONTO WEST DISTRICT XO. n.

To the Most Worshipful the Grand Master, Officers and
Members of the Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of
Canada, in the Province of Ontario:

Most Worshipful Sir and Brethren :

In order to complete my duties as your representative
in Toronto West District, No. II, I submit herewith my
report on the condition of Masonry for the past year. At
the outset I wish to convey my sincere thanks to the
brethren for the honor they conferred upon me in elect-
ing me unanimously to the high and honorable position
of D. D. G. M. I must say that I entered upon the duties
with some misgivings, at the same time knowing full well
that the desire of my heart was to do my duty to the ut-
most of my ability. In so doing I have had the gener-
ous and individual support of the brethren throughout
the whole district, and to all of them I am indeed grate-
ful. I cannot pass further without at the outset appre-
ciating the satisfaction which I have experienced by rea-
son of the splendid work done by my predecessor in
office, R. W. Bro. E. J. B. Duncan, who left the district
in a most healthy and prosperous condition in every re-
spect. R. W. Bro. Duncan is also to be thanked for his
kindness in assisting me with his careful and learned ad-
vice at all times, and I also desire to express my gratitude
to M. W. Bro. E. T. Malone, R. AW Bro. Aubrey White,
R. W. Bro. Geo. Tait and W. Bro. W. H. Shaw, District
Secretary, and" others, for their assistance and words of
counsel.

Desiring to fill my office with every satisfaction possi-
ble I required the assistance of an able District Secretary,
and feel that in selecting W. Bro. W. H. Shaw, a Past
Master of Harmony Lodge, No. 438, for that position I
made no mistake, for with his time so fully occupied as
Chairman of the Board of Education of the City of To-
ronto and otherwise, he has been most assiduous in his
efforts to meet all requirements of that position.

Sympathy for those in need compels me to first speak

488 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.

of the question of relief throughout the jurisdiction com-
prised in the Masonic district over which I have had the
distinguished honor to preside. The worthy object of
relief promulgated by M. W. Bro. Judge Harding in the
name of the Semi-Centennial Benevolent Fund I will
deal with later in this, my message to Grand Lodge, but
I desire at this juncture to say, from my study of past re-
ports, that the individual lodges in the district have never
done more in the matter of relief than during the present
year. Aside from the question of the Semi-Centennial
Benevolent Fund, there has been nearly $2,000.00 con-
tributed towards benevolence, which to my mind speaks
well for the true Masonic spirit of relief that prevails
among the brethren. I trust this progress may continue,
as with all the beauties of Masonry there is none so
necessary to uphold as Masonic relief.

Associated with my good R. W. Bro. F. W. Harcourt,
D. D. G. M. of Toronto East District, Xo. 11 a, a dispen-
sation was obtained for a Masonic service to be held in
St. James Cathedral, Toronto, on the afternoon of the
day of the festival of St. John the Baptist, June 24th,
1906, when some one thousand or more Masons listened
to a splendid sermon by the Rev. Bro. Professor William
Clark, of Trinity College, Toronto. A similar dispensa-
tion was granted to River Park Lodge, Streetsville, for
the same date, visiting brethren from Ionic Lodge,
Brampton and other places being in attendance. The
church was crowded to its utmost capacity, the preacher
on the occasion being Rev. Bro. C. H. Rich, I. P. M. of
River Park Lodge.

Recently it was brought to the notice of the M. W. the
Grand Master that a number of the worshipful brethren
and Past Masters throughout my Masonic district were
unintentionally appearing at lodges and other Masonic
functions dressed in regalia unmasonic or contrary to the
Constitution of our Order, and to fulfil the duty cast upon
me as D. D. G. M., and at the request and direction of
the M. W. the Grand Master, I was necessarily compelled
to make mention of this important matter at a number of
the meetings of lodges held particularly in my own dis-
trict in Toronto, and am glad to report that at the time of
presenting this message the practice has become extinct.

One of my first official duties, at the request of the
Most Worshipful the Grand Master, was to constitute

ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, TORONTO, 5906. 189

:and consecrate Peel Lodge, No. 468, Caledon East, at
which I was ably assisted by R.W. Bro. Irvine, of Orange -
ville, R. W. Bro. Crystal, of Beeton, and a number of
qualified brethren from all parts of the district, including
Toronto, I conducted that most pleasant and profitable
function, and at the close installed their officers in due
form, full particulars of which will be found recorded in
the Grand Lodge report.

I have been privileged to visit with the Most Worship-
ful the Grand Master on three or four occasions, and his
earnest and eloquent words on the subject of benevolence
and the Semi-Centennial Benevolent Fund must have
reached the hearts of his hearers to awaken renewed in-
terest. At nearly all my official visits I have addressed
the brethren on the subject of the S. C. B. Fund and have
•endeavored in every way possible to promote more inter-
set in this excellent project, and while the brethren have
not all contributed, yet a large number have done so, and
I believe that in time nearly all will do their duty. To
my mind it may be necessary to extend the time limit for
collection beyond the three years. If this is thought ad-
visable, from my experience in this district, I believe that
the desired amount will eventually be forthcoming.

In making my visits I noticed with a great deal of
pleasure the invariably good attendance of the Past Mas-
ters, who, by their presence, aid so materially in keeping
up the zeal and energy of the younger members as well
as assisting, by their advice and experience, in adminis-
tering the affairs of the lodge. The year has been
marked by a fair degree of prosperity. In this district
334 candidates have been initiated, but unfortunately 29
deaths have occurred and ^7, brethren have been sus-
pended for N. P. D. This leaves a net increase of 272.

I may say that there are no unthrifty or degenerate
lodges in the district. Surroundings have conspired to
make some better than ours, but all are making the best
showing possible, i. e., the best that present circumstances
will permit of. The true Masonic spirit of character
"building, developing the rough ashlar into a perfect for
the Master's use, is served just as satisfactorily in the
country as in the city lodge.

I find throughout the whole of this territory perfect
harmony, and I am most grateful to report that nothing
"has occurred throughout the lodsres of mv district to mar

19* GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.

their prosperity either between the lodges or its members.
Believing that accuracy and uniformity in our work is
most essential, I determined that my efforts should be in
that direction, and when making my visits I felt it my
duty in most instances to take note of every inaccuracy,
however small, and I endeavored to instruct, as far as my
knowledge would permit, which I found was most ac-
ceptable to the brethren. In fact, the frankest criticisms
were always received with unfailing courtesy, owing to
the desire to be put just right. I corrected wherever I
found it necessary and complimented only when it was
deserved.

LODGE OF INSTRUCTION.

Anxious and desirous to obey the recommendations
and requirements of Grand Lodge, and in order to ensure
uniformity of work throughout the two Toronto districts,
a joint Lodge of Instruction was held bv the direction of
R. W. Bro. F. W. Harcourt. D. D. G. M. Toronto East
District Xo. na, and myself in the Masonic Hall, Tem-
ple Building, Bay street, Toronto. The work was
divided between the lodges of the two districts. The
three degrees were exemplified in full. The first degree
by \Y. Bro. R. F. Segsworth, W. M., and the officers of
Wilson Lodge, No. 86, G. R. C., Toronto. The second
degree by W. Bro. John McCurrah, acting W. M. and
the officers of Beaches Lodge, U. D., East Toronto. The
third degree by YV. Bro. K. J. Dunstan, W. M., and offi-
cers of Ionic Lodge, Xo. 25, Toronto. Over 350 mem-
bers, representing 29 of the lodges in the Toronto dis-
tricts, were present. The work was particularly well
done in every instance and received much commendation
from Past Grand Lodge officers and others qualified to
judge. I have no doubt but that much good will result
This being a Lodge of Instruction, we decided that no
banquet was necessary, but light refreshments were
served in buffet style by Ionic and Wilson lodges.

Speaking for myself. I am deeply grateful to the Wor-
shipful Masters and officers of the several lodges for
their kindness in so willingly responding to our request
and so perfectly presenting the different degrees.

The district is comprised of 22 lodges. Eighteen in-
stall their officers in December, so that a change of offi-
cers is effected at the time when the lodges should be do-

ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, TORONTO, 5906. 191

ing their best work. If the officers' year ended concur-
rent with the annual meeting of the Grand Lodge the in-
stallations would then take place in June, the work
throughout would be more satisfactory and much good
would be accomplished. The work of each Master
could begin and end with the Grand Lodge year and the
work of new officers would practically begin in Septem-
bre, as but few lodges meet during the months of July
and August. The advantage to the D. D. G. M. would
also be very great, as he would then have a full year to
make his official visits, whereas now nearly all the work
must be accomplished in about five months.

THE FRATERNAL DEAD.

I regret to report that eleven of our lodges have been
visited by deaths during the year and 29 of our brethren
have been summoned to that sublunary abode where the
Great Architect of the Universe reigns for ever and ever.
The reports received are as follows :

King Solomon, No. 22. — W. Bro. Frank Alaile, Bro.
Patrick Langton and Bro. Geo. Ball.

Rehoboam, No. 65. — Bro. Edward Predam and Bro.
J. B. Robinson.

Wilson, No. 86.— R. W. Bro. Geo. C. Patterson, Bro.
J. G. Gibson, Bro. S. Meadows, Bro. Frederick Y. Clarke,
Bro. William Hanknammer and Bro. R. H. C. Crean.

Ionic, No. 229. — Bro. John Cockburn Brown and Bro.
Henry Burnett.

Ashlar, No. 247. — Bro. W. N. Crone and Bro. J. R. C.
Fulton.

Patterson, No. 265. — Bro. William Eadie.

Zetland, No. 326. — V. W. Bro. James Wilson.

Mimico, No. 369. — Bro. A. Franklin.

Alpha, No. 384. — Bro. George L. McBurney, Bro.
Samuel Levy and Bro. Frederick G. Steinberger.

Stanley, No. 426. — W. Bro. John Colvin and Bro. Wm.
Hinde.

Harmony, No. 438. — Bro. Edward Beumann, Bro.
Thomas Muir, Bro. Frank M. Kerins, V. W. Bro. Wm.
Walker, Bro. Robert Fair.

Victoria, U. D. — Bro. William Hynes.

R. W. Bro. Geo. C. Patterson was a member of and re-
ported by Rehoboam, Harmony, Zetland and Wilson
.lodges.

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NEW LODGE.

Victoria Lodge, under dispensation, is doing magnifi-
cently, and. in my opinion, should be granted a warranto

VISITS.

King Solomon Lodge, Xo. 22, Toronto : W. Bro.
Joseph H. M. Meek, W. M. This is the oldest lodge in
the district, and among its members are numbered some
of my best friends. My official visit was made at their
regular meeting held March 8th. I was pleased to greet
R. W. Bro. Aubrey White, V. W. Bro. X. T. Lyon, V.
W. Bro. Raymond Walker, and Bros. Daniel McDonald,.
W.H.Scott, Wm. Anderson, John McKeracher, Robert
McClelland, Robert Home and Samuel Hollingsworth, all
Past Masters of this splendid old lodge. I was sorry to
be informed that V. W. Bro. John Hall was unable to at-
tend on account of illness. There was a fair attendance
of members. The first degree was exemplified for my
inspection and candor compels me to say that it was not
done quite as smoothly as I had hoped or anticipated from
the record of this lodge, due, I think, from physical ner-
vousness on the part of the W. M.. and not due to ignor-
ance of the proper way, and for want of more practice,
perhaps, than had been the privilege of the officers to en-
joy to attain the degree of proficiency that is expected
from a lodge that enjoys the advantages of a city lodge.
The work of the Inner Guard, Bro. Claxton, was fault-
less. The brethren have so far subscribed $377.50 to
the S. C. B. Fund ; $237.50 of this amount has been col-
lected. The finances are in good shape. The books
are well kept. The Past Masters have a strong hold on
the lodge, and I have no doubt 'ere long its position will
be one of the foremost. I cannot close this report with-
out referring to the almost irreparable loss this lodge
sustained in the death of W. Bro. Frank Maile, W. M.,.
who passed away very suddenly at his place of business
almost at the closing hour of his year of office. Of him
it can truthfully be said he had no enemies, but was be-
loved by all who were fortunate enough to have the plea-
sure of his acquaintance.

Yaughan Lodge. No. 54. Maple: W. Bro. James B.
McLean, W. M. This is the semi-centennial year of
this splendid lodge. I visited it for the purpose of in-
spection on Tuesday evening, June 5th. This was really

ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, TORONTO, 5906. 193

my last official visit, and the reputation of this lodge is so
well known throughout the district for good work and for
its capabilities in entertaining visitors that arrangements
had been made for a large party of present and past
Grand Lodge officers and prominent brethren in connec-
tion with the craft in Toronto to accompany me, but, ow-
ing to a very recent bereavement in the home of W Bro.
James B. McLean, W. M., I cancelled the invitation.
W. Bro. R. F. Segsworth, I. P. M., of Wilson, my mother
lodge, accompanied me. There was, however, a good
attendance of members and visitors, the following Past
Masters of the lodge being present : W. Bro. J. A. Mc-
Donald, J. T. Saigeon, R. M. Hawden, L. Richardson, J.
Kaiser, N. Shunk, D. Johnston, Thomas Cousins and J.
H. Kirbv. The lodge was also favored with the presence
of R. W. Bros. H. A. Nicholls, P. D. D. G. M. ; \Y. Bro.
D. Hill, W. M. of Richmond Lodge; W. Bro. Amos May-
nard, W. M. of Blackwood Lodge, accompanied by many
of their Past Masters, officers and members, also W.
Bros. Wilson Wilby and Alex. J. Anderson, Past Masters
of Humber and Stanley lodges respectively. It had been
my privilege prior to this visit to witness the work exem-
plified by the present W. M. and officers of this lodge,
and I had hardly on this occasion expected to meet with
W. Bro. McLean in the lodge room, as he had been de-
tained at a sick bed for the two weeks previous, but his
deep sense of duty, notwithstanding the terrible strain
under which he had been laboring, compelled him to take
his place as usual. The lodge opened and closed in the
three degrees and a candidate examined as to his profi-
ciency in the degrees, and the work was done in a man-
ner almost faultless, and I have no conscientious scruples
in reporting that the present officers of this lodge can
perform the work in the three degrees in a manner sel-
dom excelled. The bretnren own their lodge room ;
might be said to be wealthy ; have $1,800.00 insurance on
building ana contents. The membership of this lodge
is now 40, being an increase of but two for the year. For
years it has not been increasing very rapidly, but the
quality of the candidates introduced cannot be questioned.
W. Bro. Leeds Richardson, the genial and very capable
Secretary, is a Past Master of long standing. He is
very devoted to the duties of his office. He reports but
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total of all arrearages being $67.00. Thirty-one dollars
has been paid in to the Secretary of the Semi-Centennial
Benevolent Fund, and more will doubtless be forwarded
for that worthy object. At this lodge the wives and
daughters and sweethearts of the brethren take an active
interest in the working of the fourth degree, and the ban-
quet furnished for this occasion was most sumptuous,
and had it not been for the sadness above referred to the
evening of June 5th would have been the very best in the
history of this old lodge, which came into existence fifty
years ago. W. Bro. Richardson presided at the banquet
in the absence of W. Bro. McLean, and the cause of his
absence was regretted by every one present.

Rehoboam Lodge, Xo. 65, Toronto: W. Bro. J. Web-
ber Payne. W. M. I visited this lodge officially on the
occasion of their regular meeting on Thursday, April 5th.
I had the pleasure of being introduced to the lodge by the
D. of C. an old friend, in the person of W. Bro. Walter
H. Blight. Over two hundred members and visiting
brethren were present, and the reception accorded me was
most enthusiastic. Among the visiting brethren were
W. Bro. A. E. Hagerman, W. M. of St. Andrew's Lodge ;
W. Bro. W. P. Thomson, W. M. of Wilson, mv mother
lodge; W. Bro. E. R. Dransfield. W. M. of' Zetland
Lodge; W. Bro. R. W. Brennan. W. M. of St. George
Lodge: W. Bro. Edward Barber, W. M. of Zeta Lodge,
and R. W. Bro. W. R. Howse, P. D. D. G. M., also R. W.
Bro. J. B. Nixon. P. D. D. G. M.. R. W. Bro. Malcolm
Gibbs. V. W. Bro. Andrew Park, and many other distin-
guished brethren of this lodge, as well as a large number
of Past Masters of city lodges. The Entered Appren-
tice degree was exemplified for my inspection, the usual
ceremony being aided by a beautiful musical service, and
it is my pleasure and privilege to report that the work
throughout was admirably done, its impressiveness and
correctness of detail being especially marked. The
affairs of this lodge have been presided over for a great
many years in an able manner, and I am quite sure that
W. Bro. J. Webber Payne, the present W. M.. is not one
whit behind his predecessors. I further predict for
Rehoboam a year of great prosperity when the present
genial S. W., Bro. John O'Connor, becomes its chief
ruler. The records of this lodge show a membership of
300. with but 18 brethren in arrears for dues, and the

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total of all arrearages being $130.00. W. Bro. George
H. Mitchell is Secretary, and my experience is that he at-
tends to his duties promptly, his books and records are
models of neatness and unexcelled in this district. Finan-
cially the lodge occupies a position well up in the front
rank. While it has not as yet contributed largely to the
S. C. B. Fund, its donations for special objects of relief
for the year amount to the large sum of $598.70. The
proceedings at the festive board were most enjoyable.
The speeches were good and a first-class musical program
was presented, presided over by W. Bro. Mitchell, who,
by the way, is the author of the beautiful musical service
used by this lodge. I had previously visited this lodge
on the 2nd of November, the occasion being a reception
to M. W. Bro. James H. Burritt, K. C. and the annual
reunion of Past Masters. Among the visitors were the
M. W. the Grand Master; R. W. Bro. Fred. W. Har-
court, D. D. G. M. Toronto District Xo. 1 ia ; R. W. Bros.
Aubrev White and W. D. McPherson, P. D. D. G. M's;
R. W. Bro. H. T. White, G. J. W. ; V. W. Bro. H. T.
Smith, G. J. D. The Grand Master was received by W.
Bro. R. C. Harris, W. M., and Rehoboam choir wel-
comed him with musical honors. During the evening
W. Bro. Daniel McDonald presented to the lodge a port-
rait of the late V. W. Bro. E. F. Clarke. M. P.! who was
a Past Master of Rehoboam of many years standing ; the
name of the donor was not disclosed. W. Bro. C. H.
Mortimer occupied the chair at the reunion of Past Mas-
ters, the other chairs being ably filled by the well known
P. M's of this lodge. The Grand Master spoke at some
length regarding the S. C. B. Fund, explaining its ob-
jects and the duty of every brother regarding same. I
shall not attempt to enlarge upon the importance of this
gathering, but it was certainlv one of the best of the vear.
Wilson Lodge, No. 86, Toronto : W. Bro. W". P.
Thomson, W. M. The third Tuesday in the month be-
ing the regular meeting night of four of the lodges in my
district, and the installation of the W. M. in each taking
place in December, I was not privileged to meet with the
brethren of this, my mother lodge, as regularly as I
wished, or as hitherto been my custom, and not for pur-
poses of inspection till the regular meeting on Tuesday,
the 15th day of May. The pleasure of my visit on this
occasion was enhanced by the company of R. W. Bro. F.

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W. Harcourt,*D. D. G. M. of Toronto East District
No. na. and to him I delegated the responsibility of com-
menting on the work presented for inspection. His re-
port is as follows : " I cheerfully acceded to the request
of my Bro. Carleton to accompany him on his official
visit to his mother lodge for more reasons than one.
The R. Yv . Bro. knew quite well that Wilson lodge could
do almost faultless work, but his native modesty made it
difficult for him to say so, and I was glad of the oppor-
tunity to take the duty for him and relieve him from any
embarrassment. I had received so much assistance from
him and kind attention from W. Bro. Walter P. Thom-
son. W. M., W. Bro. R. F. Segsworth, I. P. M., and from
the other members of Wilson lodge, that it was a pleasure
to comply with any call they saw fit to make on me. I
had ample opportunity during the year to familiarize my-
self with the doings of the lodge and the standing of its
officers, and what I witnessed on the occasion only con-
firmed the opinion I had already formed. For effi-
ciency, hospitality and good Masonic work, Wilson
lodge ranks among the oest lodges in Toronto, and there
is no master more capable or energetic in the cause than
W. Bro. Thomson. His successful efforts have been
ably seconded by W. Bro. Segsworth and the other offi-
cers. The third degree was exemplified in a most satis-
factory manner. No fault could be found with it. The
only mistakes I called attention to during the evening
were those made by the two District Deputies. W. Bro.
Thomson, W. M., is a good ritualist, and also, I may say,
an able executive head, and presides ably at the fourth
degree. Bros. R. W. Parkinson and Carl Lehman filled
the respective positions of Senior and Junior Warden
satisfactorily in the absence of the regular officers — so
satisfactorily that I would have taken it for granted that
they had occupied these offices for some time had I not
been otherwise informed. The choir, under the leader-
ship of Bro. Wm. Gillespie, and accompanied by Bro.
Stapells, was particularly pleasant. As regards the kind
attention I received at the hands of Wilson lodge on
other occasions, and my pleasant intercourse with R. W.
Bro. Carleton, is it not chronicled in my own report.
The evening was a most enjoyable one. I was also
pleased to greet on this occasion R. W. Bros. J. B. Nixon
and Aubrev White, P. D. D. G. M's of this district ; V.

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W. Bro. H. T. Smith, G. J. D. ; V. W. Bro. Thomas W.
Barber, G. D. of C. ; V. W. Bro. H. A. Taylor, also W.
Bros. A. E. Hagerman, J. Webber Payne, R. E. Port and
H. R. Tudhope, W. M's of St. Andrew's, Rehoboam,
Alpha and Orillia lodges respectively, accompanied by
many Past Masters and brethren. This lodge has con-
tributed so far $440.00 to the S. S. B. Fund, over $100.00
more is subscribed, and I have no doubt that the amount
asked from each and every member will be in the hands
of the Grand Secretary within the next year. The suc-
cess of collecting the amount for this worthy object is
largely due to the personal efforts of \Y. Bro. R. F. Segs-
worth and Bro. R. W. Parkinson, the popular J. S. of the
lodge. This lodge is strong financially, and its present
position is to a great extent due to the carefulness of the
Worshipful Masters who have presided over its destinies
in the past. Previous reports show that its contributions
to benevolence have always been liberal. This year $119
has been expended. The brethren are much attached
and very lenient towards each other, and in this lurks the
weakest spot of the lodge. It bears the unenviable repu-
tation of having more brethren in arrears for dues and
more dues owing than any other lodge in the district. Its
standing in this respect is as follows : Membership, 255 ;
number of members 12 months in arrears for dues. 41 :
total of all arrearages, $650.00. I called the attention
of the brethren to this fact on the occasion of my visit,
and W. Bro. W. P. Thomson, who is a most efficient and
energetic W. M., has personally promised me that in this
respect the statement of the lodge will present an en-
tirely different aspect at the next December meeting.
The lodge also tendered me a most hearty reception and
presented me with a beautifully illuminated address on
the evening of the 19th of September. About two hun-
dred and fifty brethren were present. I was brought
into the lodge between two Scots. W. Bros. George Moir
and Geo. McLeish, the latter presenting me to the lodge
in a most happy manner, and W. Bro. Segsworth. W. M..
did his part in his usual good style. We were honored
bv the presence of M. W. Bro. E. T. Malone. Grand Trea-
surer ; R. W. Bro. F. W. Harcourt. D. D. G. M. Toronto
East District Xo. 11a; R. W. Bro. I. W. Watson. D. D.
G. M. Ontario District Xo. 12 : R. W. Bros. T.J. B. Dun-
can, Aubrey White. Dr. A. F. Webster, Harry A. Collins,

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F. G. Inwood and J. S. Devvar, P. D. D. G. M's; R. W.
Bro. Rev. Canon Davis, of London, Ont. ; V. W. Bro.
Henry T. Smith. G. J. D. ; V. W. Bro. T. YY. Barber, G.
D. of ^,. ; V .W. Bros. Andrew Park and Alexander Muir,
W. Bro. W. H. Shaw, District Secretarv, and W. Bros.
J. H. McKinnon, R. W. Clewlo, J. S. Williams, W. H.
Blight, K. J. Dunstan, W. F. Chapman, and many others.
I was indeed highly gratified by the honor conferred upon
me, and to W. Bro. R. F. Segsworth, then the W. M., and
to all my fellow members of Wilson I am sincerely thank-
ful, and also to all the brethren who were kind enough to
attend on this occasion. An exceedingly pleasant time
was spent at the banqueting table, and the speeches given
by the distinguished brethren already mentioned were as
fine as I have ever heard at any similar Masonic func-
tion. I had the pleasure of installing the newly elected
officers of this lodge for the ensuing year on the 19th
December, being ably assisted by W. Bros. S. Brown,
Thos. Pierdon, J. A. Carveth and R. F. Segsworth, Past
Masters of the lodge. On October 31st this lodge also
put on the work of the first degree at a Lodge of Instruc-
tion, held under the auspices of the two Toronto districts.
W. Bro. R. F. Segsworth, W. M., occupied the chair, and
I am sure I will not be judged partial to my mother lodge
when I say the work was done in an almost faultless man-
ner and to the entire satisfaction of the brethren in at-
tendance. I was also present at the regular meeting of
the lodge held on the 17th November, when Stratford
and Tecumseh lodges were entertained. The Stratford
brethren conferred the first degree in an excellent man-
ner on a good candidate. There was a large number of
distinguished Toronto brethren present to greet the
brethren from Stratford. Much credit is due to W.
Bro. R. F. Segsworth and his orfkers for the success of
the evening, which was most enjoyable. The lodge room
at nearly all the meetings of this lodge presents a most
attractive appearance, being profusely decorated with
flowers and palms generously supplied by Bro. J. S. Sim-
mons, the S. W., who is most popular with his brethren.
The lodge has greatly increased in membership during
the last two or three years, and I am pleased to note in
the material that has been introduced quality more than
quantity has been considered an important factor in the
admission of members.

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True Blue Lodge, No. 98, Bolton : W. Bro. J. J. Hill,
W. M. I visited this lodge officially on December 15th,
accompanied by W. Bro. A. J. Anderson, P. M. Stanley
lodge, Toronto Junction, and three brethren, members of
the lodge who reside in Toronto. This lodge seemed to
have experienced difficulty in getting enough members
present at any one time to form a quorum prior to the
evening of my visit, but since then six meetings have
been held, five candidates have been initiated, three breth-
ren restored to membership, and two brethren have affi-
liated. To offset this prosperity nine dimits have been
granted and one brother suspended for N. P. D. Most
of these demitted were charter members of Peel Lodge,
No. 468, Caledon East. The third degree was exempli-
fied for my inspection in a fairly creditable manner, con-
sidering that this was the first time the work had been
performed by the W. M. The candidate, Bro. Dr.
Arthur Evans Snell. was exceptionally clever, and it is
the lodge's misfortune that he is now resident in Toronto.
It is a very especial pleasure to meet in this lodge W. Bro.

A. E. Bolton, its Secretary. He and W. Bro. F. N. Lea-
vens. Treasurer, are its standbys. In addition to the
foregoing named Past Masters W. Bros. R. Roberts, G.
Norton and Dr. YY. T. Hackett were present. The lodge
building is of brick, owned by the brethren, free from
debt, and there is no more attractive home in this district.
Only $6.50 have so far been contributed to the S. C. B.
Fund, and I am informed more wil be sent in in the near
future. .True Blue has suffered on account of the for-
mation of Tottenham Lodge and Peel Lodge at Caledon
East, but as it has yet a number of estimable and enthu-
siastic brethren I have no fear for its future.

Lnion Lodge, No. 118. Schomberg: \Y. Bro. Francis
Attridge, W. M. I visited this lodge on the evening of
the 5th dav of Februarv, accompanied bv R. W. Bro. J.
T. Francis', P. D. D. G. M. of this district, and Bro. J. M.
W. Cousins. J. YY. of Patterson Lodge. Thornhill. and,
notwithstanding the fact that the temperature was 18 de-
grees below zero and the roads in bad condition, four-
fifths of the total membership of the lodge were present,
as well as a few visitors. The Fellow Craft degree was
exemplified for my inspection in a creditable manner.
The J. YY.. Matthew Brandon, gave the final charge from

B. of C. in a manner scarcely excelled. This lodge is

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strongly supported by worthy Past Masters, among whom
might be mentioned the very efficient Secretary-Trea-
surer, W. Bro. W. J. Brereton, M. D., W. Bro. John Bry-
don and W. Bro. Samuel Leatherland. This lodge is in
a flourishing condition. Two applications for member-
ship were received on the evening of my visit. The
brethren own their own building and have a nice bank ac-
count. The assembly room is furnished with excel-
lently carved furniture, all done by former members of
the lodge. Many curios are to be found there, one of
which is a framed picture of the late Mrs. (Eliza) Aid-
worth, lady Freemason. This picture was taken from
the original in possession of the first lodge in Ireland,
Cork. The lady was a daughter of Lord Doneraile,
born in the year 1695, and died in 1775. The banquet
after the work of the evening was sumptuous and very
enjoyable.

York Lodge, No. 156, Eglinton : W. Bro. W. J.
Douglas, W. M. I made my visit of inspection to this
lodge on the 18th of May, accompanied by W. Bro. Geo.
McLeish, W. Bro. R. F.'Segsworth and Bro. A. F. Dar-
ragh, Past Masters, and Secretary of Wilson, my mother
lodge. I was introduced by V. W. Bro. C. C. Norris,
accompanied by V. W. Bro. R. W. Hull, two of the stal-
warts of this old lodge. There was a very large attend-
ance of members and twelve Past Masters of the lodge,
including R. W. Bro. John Fisher, P. D. D. G. M. of this
district. I was pleased to greet among the visitors R.
W. Bro. Dr. R. R. Hopkins, P. D. D. G. M., and R. W.
Bros. Curran Morrison and Dr. A. F. Webster, P. D. D.
G. M's of this district, and W. Bro. A. E. Hagerman, W.
M. of St. Andrew's Lodge, Toronto; W. Bro. James D.
Bailey, W. M. of Ashlar lodge, Toronto ; W. Bro. W. R.
Sheppard, W. M. of Victoria Lodge, U. D., Toronto
Junction, and many others. The work of the first de-
gree was exemplified in an exceptionally able manner by
W. Bro. Douglas and his officers, every officer doing his
work in a manner seldom excelled. This lodge, while
situated a few miles from the city, enjoys city advantages,
and is very popular with the city brethren. This lodge
is fortunate in having W. Bro. Wm. Duncan as Secre-
tary. His books are in excellent condition and up-to-
date. He also has a book labeled " Black List " and
" Bright List," in which are recorded all rejections and

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reinstatements in lodges having concurrent jurisdiction.
I also had the pleasure of visiting this lodge on the even-
ing of October 20th, when a presentation was made to R.
W. Bro. John Fisher of an oil portrait of himself.
Among the prominent brethren present were M. W. Bros.
E. T. Malone and Benjamin Allen. R. W. Bro. H. T.
White. G. J. W., R. W. Bro. Aubrev White and R. W.
Bro. A. F. Webster. P. D. D. G. M's. The presentation
was made by M. W. Bro. Allen, who gave an outline of
R. W. Bro. Fisher's record in the Masonic fraternity.
Bro. Fisher accepted the gift and at once handed the port-
rait over to W. Bro. Will S. Dalby, the W. M., to be kept
by the lodge. It now adorns the walls of the lodge room.
Bro. Fisher was initiated in 1863 at the first meeting
after the formation of the lodge at Eglinton. It is
thought that he holds the record as Installing Master for
the Dominion, having installed the officers of his lodge
for thirty-three years in succession. The brethren of
York are good entertainers, and on the occasion of both
of my visits excellent banquets were held in the Town
Hall. This lodge has subscribed quite liberally to the
S. C. B. Fund, and I am assured that more will yet be
paid in.

Ionic Lodge, No. 229, Brampton : W. Bro. W. J. Fen-
ton, W. M. I visited this lodge for the purpose of in-
spection on the evening of March 20th, that being their
regular night of meeting, and was introduced by R. W.
Bro. W. H. McFadden, K. C. I was accompanied by
W. Bro. R. A. Farquharson, P. M. of Richmond Lodge.
There was a good attendance of members, including the
following Past Masters: R. W. Bro. W. H. McFedden,
V. W. Bro. Adam Morton. V. W. Bro. Dr. J. G. Roberts,
V. W. Bro. J. T. Manning, W. Bro. I. W. Main. \\ . Bro.
C. Y. Moore, W. Bro. W. W. Woods and W: Bro. A. J.
Hood. In no lodge in the district do I find a body of
Past Masters more loyal to the W. M. One could not
but be impressed by the unanimity of purpose which
seems to permeate every one of them and all for the bene-
fit of the lodge. Among the visitors were : W. Bro.
John Gardhouse, W. M. of Humber Lodge. Weston, and
W. Bro. Wilson Wilby. one of his Past Masters. The
Master Mason degree was conferred in a manner I have
seldom seen excelled, the work of nearly every officer be-
ing performed in such a manner as to show careful train-

202 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.

ing and thorough knowledge of the meaning of the work,
and V. W. Bro. Adam Morton gave the final charge in
an admirable manner. A pleasant feature of the even-
ing, mingled somewhat with sadness, was the presenta-
tion of a Past Master's Jewel to W. Bro. James William
Main, who is about leaving Brampton to take up his resi-
dence in Grand Forks, B. C. W. Bro. Main was ini-
tiated in Ionic lodge on November 2nd, 1870, became
Master in 1876, and has been a constant attendant for the
past thirty-six years. The brethren naturally regret his
departure. This lodge is fortunate in having R. W. Bro.
W. H. McFadden, P. D. D. G. M., as Secretary. His
books and records are in perfect condition. He reports
no members twelve months in arrears for dues, and the
total of all arrearages being only $17. The financial
standing of the lodge is good ; carries insurance to the
amount of $400. Its membership has remained about
the same for years, but the above financial report shows
perfect health. As regards the S. C. B. Fund, the total
contributions of the brethren of this lodge to date are
$172.00, and more has been promised.

Robertson Lodge. Xo. 292, King: W. Bro. G.
R. Egan, W. M. I made my official visit to this lodge
at their regular meeting on April 9th. Rain had been
falling nearly all day and evening and the weather was
cold and very disagreeable. I had hardly expected that
a quorum would be present, but was pleased to be greeted
by a good turnout of enthusiastic brethren. W. Bro.
Wilson \Vilby, P. M. of Humber lodge, Weston, was
present, also the W. M., officers and members of Rich-
mond Lodge, Richmond Hill, including four Past Mas-
ters and some brethren from Union Lodge, Schomberg.
The officers of the ledge were not all present. The W.
M. is a good ritualist. The work of the third degree was
exemplified for my inspection. His work and that of
the acting J. W. was good, and inaccuracies on the part
of some ot the other officers are doubtless attributable to
lack of opportunity for practice. This lodge has a mem-
bership of 37. a decrease of two for the year, but I am
informed that a good candidate has been accepted and
that prospects appear brighter. This lodge is blessed
with having a very efficient Secretary in the person of
W. Bro. A. Carley. His books are in first-class condi-
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The total of all arrearages for dues is but $17.00. .W.
Bro. Carley gives the Grand Lodge honors in a manner
I have never seen excelled. The wives and lady friends
of the members, as is their custom on occasions of this
kind, provided a magnificent banquet, and the evening
was to me one of pleasure and profit.

Ashlar Lodge, No. 247, Toronto: W. Bro. James D.
Bailey, W. M. My visit of inspection was made to this
lodge on the evening of their regular meeting, held on
Tuesday, April 24th. This lodge has a reputation
throughout the district, at least, for everything that is
good. M. W. Bro. Benjamin Allen, our honored I. P.
G. M., is " at home " in this lodge, and I was delighted
with his presence on the occasion of my official visit. I
was also pleased to meet my esteemed brethren, R. W.
Bros. Aubrey White, A. F. Webster and Curran Morri-
son, P. D. L. G. M's of this district, and R. W. Bros. J.
S. Dewar and J. A. McFadden, also V. W. Bros. Rev.
Wm. Farncomb, John McKnight, R. W. Hill, and W.
Bros. W. H. Best, Thomas Reid, G. S. Pearcy, W. S.
Ziller and A. C. Fairweather, Past Masters. Among
the visitors were : W. Bros. E. R. Dransfield and J. McP.
Ross, W. M's of Zetland and Beaches lodges respective-
ly, and J. B. McMurrich, I. P.M. of Star of the East lodge,
Both well. The work of the evening consisted in the ini-
tiation of a candidate, which was well done, each officer
doing his part. The Junior Warden's lecture was ad-
mirably delivered by Bro. John Shaw, the Junior War-
den, and the work of the Junior Deacon was excellent
and performed with military precision. The books of
the Secretary. Bro. Louis Riggs, are well kept. He is
assisted by W. Bro. W. H. Best. I look forward with
much pleasure to Bro. Riggs' future career in Masonic
circles. The musical accompaniment was also very fine
and quite unique, the production of W. Bro. A. C. Fair-
weather, I. P. M. The membership of this lodge now
numbers 298, being an increase of 15 during the year.
The number of members 12 months in arrears for dues,
13, total of all arrearages being but $131.50 The
lodge is immensely wealthy. They have formed a com-
pany, purchased prominent property on Yonge street,
and intend building a temple of their own at an earlv
date. Perfect harmony prevails among the brethren
and the prospects for the future could hardly be brighter.

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Regarding the S. C. B. Fund, this lodge has contributed
the sum of $850.00, being an average of $3.00 for each
member at the time the fund was opened. It was also,
my pleasure to have previously visited this lodge on
March 27th, the occasion being a reception to M. W-
Bro. James H. Burritt, Grand Master. He was most
cordially greeted by a large number of brethren, among
them being: M. W. Bro. Benjamin Allen, I. P. G. M. ;
R. W. Bro. F. W. Harcourt, D. D. G. M. Toronto East
District Xo. 11a; R. W. Bros. Curran Morrison, A. F.
Webster, E. J. B. Duncan and J. S. Dewar, P. D. D. G.
M's ; R. W. Bro. George Eakins, V. W. Bro. T. W. Bar-
ber, G. D. of C. ; V. W. Bros. R. W. Hull, W. N. Miller,
and the W. M's of many of the city lodges. The lodge
room presented a magnificent appearance on this occa-
sion, being lavishly decorated with flowers and acacia
trees in full bloom. The Grand Master was the re-
cipient of a beautifully illuminated address. The work
of the first degree was exemplified by the officers and
several Past Masters of the lodge. The Grand Master,
in commenting on the work, said it was " faultlessly
done." The entertainment proceedings at the festive
board were characteristic of the brethren of Ashlar, and
that is saying enough. The addresses by the prominent
brethren mentioned were far above the average. I wish
there were more lodges like Ashlar.

Patterson Lodge, No. 265, Thornhill : W. Bro. J.
Baxter, YV. M. I had the pleasure of making my visit
of inspection to this lodge on the evening of February
8th. An added pleasure was afforded me on this occa-
sion by having the company of the W. M. and members
of York Lodge, who very courteously and kindly ex-
tended me an invitation to be their guest from North To-
ronto in their private car. There was a large attend-
ance of members and visitors, in all numbering about 80,
which taxed the lodge to its utmost for seating capacity.
Among the brethren present were : R. W. Bro. John
Fisher, P. D. D. G. M. ; R. W. Bro. H. A. Nicholls, P. D.
D. G. M. No. 11a District: R. YV. Bro. T- Edward Fran-
cis, P. D. D. G. M. of this District ; W. Bro. W. J. Doug-
las, W. M. of York Lodge ; W. Bro. D. Hill, W. M. .of
Richmond Lodge; W. Bro. Wilson Wilby, and W. Bro.
W. C. Burrage, Past Masters of Humber Lodge, and the
officers. Past Masters and members of York and Rich-

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mond lodges respectively. The second degree was exem-
plified by W. Bro. Baxter and his officers in a satisfactory
manner, considering that the officers had not much oppor-
tunity for practice. This lodge is somewhat handicap-
ped this year by the fact that the W. M. for the time be-
ing resides in Toronto, thus making it very difficult to
secure that earnest and hearty co-operation which is so
essential. The lecture given by Bro. Wm. Riddell, S.
W., was accurately and impressively rendered. This
lodge has the good fortune of having as its Secretary R.
W. Bro. J. E. Francis, P. D. D. G. M. His books are
faultlessly kept. A member in arrears for dues is almost
an unknown quantity. In addition to his secretarial
duties he has a general supervision over the lodge and
might well be termed its father. Bros. Wm. Riddell and
J. M. W. Cousins, the Wardens, are both capable officers,
and the prospects for this lodge's future are exceedingly
bright. The brethren are most hospitable, and a very en-
joyable time was spent at the festive board. Many in-
teresting and instructive addresses were delivered and
good songe rendered. The evening was a most enjoya-
ble one for all present.

Humber Lodge, No. 305, Weston : W. Bro. John
Gardhouse, W. M. I visited this lodge in my official
capacity on the evening of November 9th and spent a
most enjoyable evening. There was a fair attendance of
members and visitors, and I was delighted to greet R. W.
Bro. James Glanville, P. D. D. G. M., W. Bro. A. J.
Anderson, P. M. of Stanley Lodge, Toronto Junction,
and many others. The first degree was exemplified by
W. Bro. Gardhouse and his officers, assisted to some ex-
tent by some of the P. M's, in a satisfactory manner. The
lodge is at present officered by a capable and intelligent
staff, and there are many active and energetic Past Mas-
ters and considerable good material not yet in harness. 1
consider the prospects of the lodge fairly bright. The
membership now totals 60, being a net increase of but
one for the year. This lodge has been active in regard
to the S. C. B. Fund, $71.00 having been paid to the
Grand Secretary and considerably more than this sum
subscribed. W. Bro. Wilson Wilby, one of the most
active P. M's, has given this subject a great deal of time
and attention, and to him is largely due the success at-
tained. The Secretary reports $7.00 paid for relief ; 1 1

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members twelve months in arrears for dues, with a total
of all arrearages amounting to $27.75. The lodge is in
a good position financially and is contemplating building
a home of their own in the near future. A very enjoy-
able hour was spent at the refreshment board after the
regular work of the evening. I also had the pleasure of
visiting this lodge at an emergent meeting held on June
7th and had the honor of installing W. Bro. W. M. Gem-
mell, the newly elected W. M., and investing the other
officers elected and appointed for the ensuing year, being
kindlv and most ably assisted by V. W. Bro. H. T. Smith,
G. J.'D. ; V. W. Bro. T. W. Barber, G. D. of C. ; W. Bros.
R. F. Segsworth and J. W. Johnson, P. M's of Wilson
Lodge, Toronto, and W. Bros. W. C. Burrage and Wil-
son YVilby, P. M's of Humber Lodge. There was a
large attendance of members and visitors besides the
above mentioned. W. Bro. Jas. Baxter, W. M. of Pat-
terson Lodge, Thornhill, and W. Bro. W. J. Sheppard,
W. M of Victoria Lodge, U. D., Toronto Junction, were
among the number.

Blackwood Lodge, No. 311, Woodbridge: W. Bro.
Amos Maynard, W. M. On April 6th I had the pleasure
of making my official visit to this lodge. An added plea-
sure was that I was accompanied by W. Bro. James Hay-
wood, I. P. M. of Zetland Lodge, Toronto. There was
also present, besides a good turnout of members, W. Bro.
Thomas Ferguson, W. M. of Stanley Lodge, Toronto
Junction ; W. Bro. Robt. E. Port, W. M. of Alpha Lodge,
Toronto ; W. Bros. A. J. Anderson and John Haggis, P.
M's of Stanley Lodge, and W. Bro. G. Jackson Bretz, P
M. of Harris Lodge, Orangeville. Two excellent candi-
dates were initiated, the first by most of the regular offi-
cers in a creditable manner, although some of them show
the need of more practice. W. Bro. Maynard is a very
enthusiastic Mason. He has been honored by his breth-
ren in being their W. M. three consecutive years. I
would compliment, however, Bro. Jesse C. Smith, J. W.
His rendition of the lecture was excellent, also Bro. Alex.
Howson, J. D., whom I was informed was but a young
Mason. His work, however, was well done. At the
request of the W. M. the second candidate was taken in
hand bv the visiting Past Masters present, all of whom
did their work in masterly style. There were some
slight irregularities on the part of the Secretary, W. Bro.

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David Morton, in the writing of the minutes, to which I
called his attention. He is a good officer, however, and
one of the strong pillars of the lodge. Past Masters V.
W. Bro. Frank Smith, Dr. Peter D. McLean and J. J.
Watson were also present. I called the W. M's atten-
tion to the necessity in opening the lodge at a much
earlier hour than has been his custom, that the business
and work of the lodge may be properly despatched and
the brethren permitted to return to their far away homes
at a seasonable hour. Six candidates have been initiated
during the year. The lodge is well officered and the
outlook is exceedingly bright. The brethren have a
good building, their own, slightly encumbered, but they
expect to have it free of debt before the end of this year.
The proceedings at the festive board were of an enjoy-
able character. The brethren know how to entertain.

Zetland Lodge, No. 326, Toronto: W. Bro. E. R.
Dransfield, W. M. I paid my visit to this lodge for the
purpose of inspection on March 23rd. There was a large
attendance. The following Past Masters were among
the number present : M. W. Bro. E. T. Malone, Y. W.
Bro. H. A. Taylor, V. W. Bro. John B. Hay, R. \Y. Bro.
Wm. David McPherson, W. Bros. Chas. F. Mansell,
John Bastedo, W. J. L. Anderson, Alex. Stewart. John
H. Macabe, Thomas McQuillan, James Haywood and
Dr. Fierheller. Among the visitors I was delighted to
greet W. Bro. Dr. W. P. Thomson, W. M. of Wilson, my
mother lodge, also W. Bro. G. H. D. Lee. W. M. of Ionic
Lodge ; W. Bro. W. T. Douglas. W. M. of York Lodge,
and W. Bro. James D. Bailey, W. M. of Ashlar Lodge.
Zetland has a membership of 456, I believe the largest in
the jurisdiction, always a splendid lodge, but raising its
standard from year to year in the choice of its officers
and of the material which it is admitting. They have
long since recognized the fact that every man was not
made for Masonry, and I have been informed that in the
near future the fee for admission will be increased tc
$100.00. The Entered Apprentice degree was exempli-
fied for my inspection, and it was as near perfection as
any I have ever witnessed. The work of W. Bro. Drans-
field, W. M., was given in a distinct, impressive and con-
versational manner, and the other officers emulated the
good example set by him, the floor work of the J. D. be-
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a magnificent choir, which adds greatly to the impres-
siveness of the work. The financial standing of this
lodge is second to none. W. Bro. John H. Macabe is a
most efficient Secretary. His report shows but 20 mem-
beers in arrears for dues, and the total amount of all ar-
rearages only $123.00, a very creditable showing for
such a large membership. His books in every respect
are ideal. To the S. C. B. Fund this lodge contributed
last year $1,200.00. This year $390.00 has been given
for relief. This is but an example of their way of do-
ing things. I also had the pleasure of visiting this lodge
on November 24th. W. Bro. James Haywood was pre-
siding Master, the special business of the evening being
the election of officers. I believe every officer in the
lodge was advanced unanimously. Among the .visitors
present on this occasion were : R. W. Bros. Aubrev
White. Dr. A. F. Webster and T. J. B. Duncan. P. D. D.
G. M's of this district ; V. W. Bro. Henry T. Smith, G. J.
D.. and W. Bros. K. J. Dunstan and Arthur Pearson, W.
M's of Ionic and Doric lodges respectively. The ban-
quets on the occasion of my two visits were most enjoy-
able, many splendid speeches being made by the distin-
guished brethren present, one of very great interest be-
ing delivered by Hon. Robert Jaftray, the first candidate
initiated in Zetland lodge.

Occident Lodge, No. 346, Toronto: W. Bro. J. M.
Marks, W. M. I visited this lodge officially on May
17th. There I was delighted to meet my good friend,
R. W. Bro. E. J. B. Duncan. P. D. D. G. M., at home in
his mother lodge. There was a very large attendance
of members present, including the following Past Mas-
ters, in addition to the R. W. Bro. referred to : V. W.
Bro. Thomas W. Barber, G. D. of C. ; V. W. Bro. J. R.
Dunn, W. Bros. Tim Barber, R. Charlton, W. Crackle,
J. Beckman, G. V. Foster, J. S. Williams, Fred. Prince
and T- C. West. Fraternal visits were also made by W.
Bro. Edward Barber and W. Bro. R. E. Port, W. M's of
Zeta and Alpha lodges respectively, accompanied by many
of their P. M's and officers. Owing to the very large
number of applicants that had to be balloted for, the
regular work of the evening was not begun until a late
hour, but, notwithstanding this, the first degree was ex-
emplified by the W. M. and his officers in an exceedingly
creditable manner. The musical accompaniment, too,

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was very fine. A pleasing feature of the evening was
the presentation to the lodge by R. W. Bro. E. J. B. Dun -
can, of a large and handsome photograph, beautifully
framed, of W. Bro. J. C. West, the I. P. M., the picture
having been donated for that purpose. The member-
ship of this lodge is increasing rapidly, the finances are
in good shape, and the prospects for the future are very
bright. The hospitality of this lodge is proverbial, and,
notwithstanding the lateness of the hour an exceedingly
pleasant time, for me at least, was spent at the refresh-
ment table. This lodge has already contributed $140.00
to the S. C. B. Fund, and much more has been subscribed.
It was also my pleasure to visit this lodge at their regular
meeting held on October 18th, when I was received in a
most cordial manner by W. Bro. J. C. West, the W. M.
The object of my visit was to present to my predecessor
in office, R. W. Bro. E. J. B. Duncan, a suit of regalia
a.3 a slight evidence of appreciation on behalf of the
various lodges in this district, over which he so ablv pre-
sided. R. W. Bro. A. F. Webster, P. D. D. G. M, a
dear friend of the recipient, assisted in making the pre-
sentation. On this occasion I was also pleased to greet
my confrere, R. W. Bro. Fred. W. Harcourt, the D. D.
G.' M. of Toronto East District No. 11a; R. W. Bro. W.
George Eakins ; V. W. Bro. H. T. Smith, G. J. D. ; V. W.
Bro. T. W. Barber, G. D. of C. ; V. W. Bros. John B.
Hay, J. R. Dunn, John Muir, R. Charlton, and many
others. The first degree was also faultlessly exempli-
fied on this occasion, the candidate being a prominent
Toronto Methodist clergyman. Many excellent songs
were rendered during banquet proceedings. The func-
tion was a most successful one. and although, on account
of the inclemency of the weather a disagreeable night for
brethren to attend a lodge meeting, yet there were fully
three hundred present

River Park Lodge, No. 365, Streetsville : W. Bro. M.
S. Mercer, W. M. I made my visit of inspection to this
lodge on the evening of May 8th. I was pleased to have
the company of W. Bro. R. F. Segsworth, I. P. M. of
Wilson Lodge, Toronto, and W. Bro. A. J. Anderson, P.
M. of Stanley Lodge, Toronto Junction. Considering
the inclement weather, a goodly number of the brethren,
and especially Past Masters of the lodge, were present,
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congratulated on having W. Bro. Mercer as W. M. He
is a most genial man and a very efficient and painstaking
worker. He is supported by a good set of officers, tak-
ing into consideration the fact that many of them are but
young Masons. Especial mention might be made of Bro.
T. L. Kennedy, J. D., of rare ability. The lodge also
has an efficient Secretary in the person of Bro. J. J. Ma-
haffy. The first degree was exemplified on a good can-
didate in very good form, it being my duty to point out
but few inaccuracies. I am pleased to be able to state
that the tide of prosperitv in this lodge, which began
under the regime of W. Bro. Rev. C. H. Rich, L. P. M.,
is still rolling on. Good candidates are presenting them-
selves quite freely and the future of this lodge is bright
indeed. The \Y. M. is ably supported by the Past Mas-
ters, W. Bro. W. Taylor being recognized as its chief
mainstay. W. Bro. T. H. Goodison, W. Bro. W. Couse
and W. Bro. S. Harris all take a very active interest. An
exceedingly enjoyable hour was spent at the refreshment
table, W. Bro. Mercer proving to be an excellent host and
the hospitality of the brethren being unbounded. The
membership of this lodge now numbers 47, being an in-
crease of 10 for the year. A very successful Masonic
service was held on the festival of St. John the Baptist
this year. There was a large attendance of brethren, the
church being crowded. The sermon was preached bv
Rev. Bro. C. H. Rich, I. P. M.

Mimico Lodge, Xo. 369, Lambton Mills : W. Bro. J.
A. Moran, W. M. My official visit to this lodge was
made on the evening of March 6th. My reception com-
menced at 5.30 o'clock in the afternoon, when W. Bro.
R. A. Montgomery, one of the most enthusiastic Past
Masters of this lodge, called at my office, took me to his
home for dinner, and subsequently accompanied me to
the lodge room. I was presented to the lodge by W.
Bro. Dr. Lmerson Bull, and my reception was as kind
and loyal as it was possible to make it. There was a
good attendance of both members and visitors, the latter
including W. Bro. W. T- Sheppard, W. M. of Victoria
Lodge, U. D., Toronto function ; W. Bro. Dr. W. T.
Hackett. I. P. M. of True Blue Lodge, Bolton; W. Bro.
Tohn Haggis, P. M. of Stanley Lodge, Toronto Junction ;
W. Bro. W. J. King. P. M. of Occident Lodge, Toronto.
The following Past Masters of Mimico Lodee were

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present : W. Bros. Dr. Emerson Bull, Thomas Tier, Jas.
Sabiston, E. B. Rice, F. F. Reeves, Chas. Aylmer, Archie
McKinnon, R. A. Montgomery and J. G. Musson. The
first degree was exemplified by W. Bro. Moran and his
officers in a satisfactory manner, it being my duty to call
attention to but few inaccuracies. The charge was de-
livered by Bro. Port, S. W. in a masterly way. The
lecture by the J. YY\, Bro. Geo. S. Brown, was also well
rendered. Both brethren will doubtless make excellent
Masters in due time. This loage is in a flourishing con-
dition ; has a membership of 79, own their own temple,
and have a bank account of nearly $700.00. Some of
this will be expended in the near future in decorating and
improving their lodge room. The brethren are now
active in the work of the S. C. B. Fund ; $76.00 has been
subscribed and much more is promised.

Alpha Lodge, No. 384, Toronto : W. Bro. Robert E.
Port, W. M. This lodge was officially visited at its
regular meeting on March 1st. Here a goodly number
of P. M's remain in active membership. No fewer than
twelve were present on the occasion of my visit. W.
Bro. Col. John Gray, first elected W .M. of the lodge,
might be mentioned as one of the most active. There
was a very large attendance of members and a few visi-
tors. It was my privilege to witness the ordinary open-
ings and closings and the work of the beautiful third de-
gree, all of which was exceedingly well done and had the
merit of being uniformly satisfactory down to the lowest
officer. W. Bro. Port is a hard worker, an enthusiastic
Mason, and every detail of ritual is carefully observed.
To my mind the most important officer of a lodge next
to the W. M. is the Secretary, and Alpha lodge has a
model in the person of V. W. Bro. T. J. Voss. His books
are well kept, and consequently the finances of the lodge
are in good shape and but few of the brethren in arrears
for dues. Subsequently the brethren proved their pro-
ficiency at the fourth degree, which was fully exemplified
and thoroughly enjoyed until the summons from the J.
W. parted all for the night. I also had the pleasure of
being officially received in this lodge by W. Bro. James
Leach, W. M., on the eve of his retirement from office,
December 27th, when Alpha celebrated its 25th anniver-
sary in a fitting manner. One of the pleasant features
of the evening was the installation of the officers for the

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following year by the first W. M. of the lodge, R. W. Bro.
George Tait, P. D. D. G. M. There was also present on
this occasion R. W. Bro. H. T. White, G. J. W.; Hon. J.
W. St. John, P. D. D. G. M. of this district; V. W. Bro.
Henry T. Smith, G. J. D. ; fourteen P. M's of Alpha
lodge, and a large attendance of Masters and Past Mas-
ters of the various city lodges. The banquet proceed-
ings were presided over by W. Bro. Port. The menu
was an excellent one. The addresses, chiefly reminis-
cent in character, and some of the best musical talent in
the city, contributed to make this an evening to be remem-
bered by all who were fortunate enough to be present.
The premises which the lodge occupied for many years,
at the corner of Queen street and Dowling avenue, hav-
ing been sold recently, the brethren have made temporary
arrangements to meet in Occident Hall, corner Queen
and Bathurst streets. This lodge has done well in re-
gard to the S. C. B. Fund. Over $200.00 has been paid
in and the prospects are that every member of Alpha will
do his duty.

Stanley Lodge, No. 426, Toronto Junction : YY. Bro.
Thomas Ferguson, W. M. I made my official visit to
this lodge for the purpose of inspection on the evening
of April 3rd. There was a very large attendance of
members and visitors. Among the latter might be men-
tioned W. Bro. D. J. Sheppard, W.M. of Victoria Lodge,
U. D., accompanied by about thirty of his brethren. To
my mind this visit of the brethren of Victoria lodge in
such large numbers shows in a marked degree the kindly
spirit that prevails among the brethren of Stanley to-
wards the new lodge established in that town by R. \\ .
Bro. E. J. B. Duncan, my predecessor in office, on June
19th last year. The brethren of Toronto Junction are
really a happy family. The work of the evening con-
sisted in the exemplification of the first degree. Every
officer did his part with honor to himself and credit to his
lodge. I do not think I ever saw the work much better
done. The teachings of the degree were not only most
impressively conveyed, but nearly every detail of ritual
was carefully observed and correctly rendered. This
lodge has been active in regard to the S. C. B. Fund ;
$187.00 has already been paid in and sent to the Grand
Secretary. W. Bro. A. J. Anderson has personally
given this matter a great deal of time and attention. Of

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him I may say that he is a most genial and hospitable
man, an excellent Mason, and popular with his brethren.
The membership of this lodge is 243, the increase during
the year being 11. Number of members twelve months
in arrears, 18; total of all arrearages, $293.60. There
is a body of Past Masters connected with this lodge
which I consider second to none in this district. Bro.
William Harris is still Secretary, and of him it may be
said he is a very efficient and painstaking officer. W.
Bro. Ferguson is an ideal host. The brethren of Stan-
ley are good entertainers, and a very pleasant hour was
spent working the fourth degree.

Harmony Lodge, No. 438, Toronto: W. Bro. A. M.
Kennedy, W. M. I officially visited this lodge for the
purpose of inspection at its regular meeting held on the
26th day of March. This is the mother lodge of my
Secretary, W. Bro. W. H. Shaw, and I was very much
pleased to be introduced by him. He is a splendid Sec-
retary, a most genial man, an excellent Mason, and ex-
ceedingly popular with his brethren. There was a large
turnout of the members and many eminent visitors
present. The work of the officers in the opening and
closing of the three degrees was of the highest standard,
and the exemplification of the first degree, as presented
by the W. M., W. Bro. A. M. Kennedy and his officers,
left nothing to be desired, and I am sure it cannot but be
pleasing to the Past Masters and brethren who have pre-
sided and watched over this lodge since its inception to
witness the efficiency it has attained. The choir also,
under the able leadership of Bro. Blight, was exception-
ally good, and added greatly to the impressiveness of the
ceremonies and the enjoyment of the brethren at the
fourth degree. The lodge has a very efficient Secretary
in Bro. W . T. Martin. His books are models, and Bro.
A. F. Sprott, the Senior Warden, will, I am sure, make
an ideal W. M. in the near future. The lecture given
by Bro. A. H. Lougheed, J. W., was impressively and cor-
rectly rendered. I had previously visited this lodge on
October 23rd, the occasion being their first Past Master's
night. The lodge room was prettily decorated with
maple leaves, potted plants and cut flowers, presenting a
magnificent appearance. V. W. Bro. Thomas W. Bar-
ber, G. D. of C, occupied the chair, and the third degree
was exemplified with full musical accompaniment. At

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the conclusion of the work W. Bro. A. L. E. Davies, W.
M., presented V. W. Bro. Barber, on behalf of the lodge,
with a full set of Grand Lodge regalia pertaining to his
rank, as well as a beautifully engrossed address. Among
the distinguished brethren present were : R. W. Bros.
Aubrey White, Geo. J. Bennett, Dr. A. F. Webster, P. D.
D. G. M's ; R. W. Bro. E. C. Davies, P. G. R. ; V. W.
Bro. Henry T. Smith, G. J. D., and many of the ruling
Masters of the city lodges. This lodge is in a flourish-
ing condition, has a membership of over three hundred,
and I consider its prospects second to none in the district.
W. Bro. A. L. E. Davies has charge of the S. C. B. Fund.
He reports $i 18.00 collected and promises to show a good
report to my successor in office.

Peel Lodge, No. 468, Caledon East: W. Bro. F. N.
Leavens, W. M. This lodge was inaugurated in June,
1904, and by direction of M. W. Bro. James H. Burritt,
Grand Master, the pleasure was assigned to me of de-
livering to them their warrant and consecrating their
lodge. This duty was performed on Friday, the 10th
day of November, 1905, at 8 o'clock p. m. In this work
I was ably assisted by R. W. Bro. R. Irvine, R. W. Bro.
G. Crystal, V. W. Bro. T. W. Barber, G. D. of C, and
the following worshipful brethren: A. J. Anderson. R.
F. Segsworth, G. C. Martin, John Haggis, Wilson Wilbv,
Dr. W. T. Hackett, W. R. Burrage, S. B. Brett, J. Mc-
Cabe, A. E. Bolton, W. Gillespie and Wm. Freedman.
After the usual ceremonies in performing the work for
which we were assembled were concluded, I had the
honor of installing the first officers, being assisted by
many of the above named brethren. There were nearly
one hundred at the meeting, brethren being present from
all parts of the district. A banquet was held in the hall,
and the time there was spent, for me at least, both pleas-
ant and profitable. W. Bro. F. N. Leavens, the W. M.,
proved to be an ideal host. I visited this lodge again in
my official capacity on June 1st. The first by-laws have
been compiled and sanctioned by the Most Worshipful
the Grand Master. No regular work had been ar-
ranged for the occasion of my visit other than the elec-
tion of officers. I asked for the openings and closings
in the three degrees and questioned the brethren on cer-
tain parts of the work, all of which was done and ques-
tions answered almost to my entire satisfaction. I then

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addressed the brethren at some length on the subject of
the S. C. B. Fund and other matters of interest to the
lodge relative to their work. The election of officers
was then proceeded with and it was a source of great
satisfaction to witness the unanimity that prevailed
among the brethren. This lodge has been ably pre-
sided over since its inauguration by W. Bro. F. N. Lea-
vens, a P. M. of True Blue Lodge, No. 98, Bolton. It
is now in a flourishing condition with a well furnished hall
and practically free of debt. Its membership numbers
2,y, but 3 members in arrears for dues, and the total of all
arrearages amounts to but $8.75. Light refreshments
were served at the close of the meeting. The brethren
are men of fine calibre. They are guarding well the
outer door, have elected a good set of officers, and the
prospects of this lodge are at the present exceedingly
bright.

Victoria Lodge, U.D., Toronto Junction : W. Bro. W.
J. Sheppard, W. M. This lodge was inaugurated on the
evening of the 19th of June, 1905, by my immediate pre-
decessor, R. W. Bro. E. J. B. Duncan, and it is still work-
ing under dispensation. I made my official visit on the
evening of February 20th. I may say at the outset that
this, " The Baby Lodge," is immensely popular through-
out the district, and that I enjoyed none of my official
visits more than this. A very large number of members
and visitors were in attendance, and my reception could
be no more loval. I was delighted to greet
R. YV. Bro. Dr. R. R. Hopkins, P. D. D. G. M.
He is a genial, hospitable man, and an excellent
Mason. Among the visitors were : YV. Bros. J. A.
Moran, Thomas Ferguson, M. S. Mercer, R. E. Port and
Edward Mack, YV. M's of Mimico, Stanley, River Park,
Alpha and Orient lodges respectively, also W. Bros. R.
A. Montgomery and G. J. Musson, Mimico ; W. Bros. A.
T. Anderson and Tohn Patterson, Stanley; YV. Bro. Dr.
W. T. Hackett. I." P. M. of True Blue Lodge, Bolton;
W. Bro. W. YVilby. P. M. of Humber Lodge, Weston;
YV. Bro. V\ ni. Duncan, P. M. of York Lodge, Eglinton,
and many others. One candidate was initiated by Y\ .
Bro. Sheppard in good style and in an impressive manner.
The work of the Inner Guard and the floor work of the
Junior Deacon was excellent. Bro. T. E. Hoar, Junior
Warden, delivered his lecture perfectly. The musical

216 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.

accompaniment by their choir added greatly to the cere-
mony. My predecessor in office, in his report regarding
this lodge, said " It is starting with the most encouraging
prospects ana brightest of outlooks." The following. I
think, will show that R. W. Bro. Duncan is somewhat of
a prophet : The total membership is 69. being a net in-
crease of 52 for the year, 38 being initiations. Twelve
regular and 10 emergent meetings have been held. Ten
dollars has been paid for relief, and quite a large sum has
been collected for the S. C. B. Fund. Every brother has
paid his dues to date, and the cash on hand amounts to
$730.10. W. Bro. Sheppard is a most efficient presid-
ing officer. Bro. W. E. Birrell is a Secretary that any
lodge might be proud of ; his report shows his worth.
The brethren of this lodge also know how to entertain.
x\fter the work of the evening a most enjoyable time was
spent at the festive board. I consider the prospects for
Victoria lodge exceedingly bright.

In conclusion, let me say that every visit I have made
throughout the district has been of the most pleasant
character. I have endeavored to do my duty, and I feel
that any criticisms that I have offered were taken in the
spirit in which they were intended, and if the brethren
have received that benefit from my visits which I feel I
have derived from my associations with them, I am satis-
fied that much has been accomplished. The many kind-
nesses of the brethren shall be remembered by me while
life lasts. I believe peace and harmony prevail, and may
it continue to do so until time shall be no more.

All of which is fraternally submitted.

EDMUND M. CARLETON, D.D.G.M.,

Toronto West District No. 11.

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218 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.

TORONTO EAST DISTRICT, No. nA.

To the Most Worshipful the Grand Master, Officers and
Members of the Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of
Canada, in the Province of Ontario :

Most Worshipful Sir and Brethren:

I have the honor to submit the following report on the
condition of Masonry in the above district. If I were
not bound <by precedent I would briefly refer only to
some of the noteworthy events of the year. You will, I
know, allow me to make some allusion to matters of
special interest to our Order, to which my attention has
been directed. Speaking at large, I am glad to be able
to say that the Masters and officers of all the lodges in
the district have proved themselves well able and credit-
ably to present the work and conduct the business apper-
taining to their offices. While it is gratifying to know
that progress is being made from year to year in this re-
gard, we may opportunely remind ourselves that much
yet remains to be done, that battles have still to be fought,
temptations avoided, obstacles overcome, 'ere our high
ideal is reached. Here and there a tendency to attain
or accomplish a desired end regardless of the Constitu-
tion of Grand Lodge, the rulings of the Most Worshipful
the Grand Master and the by-laws of the lodge is notice-
able. We all agree that whatever his own opinion may
be, no member of the Craft should for one moment for-
get his obligation.

The Board appointed to examine the Master-elect
should see that he is thoroughly versed in the Constitu-
tion and by-laws, and no Master should accept office un-
less he is prepared to obey the Constitution, the rulings
of the Grand Master, and the by-laws of his lodge.

A useful check would be to limit the number of candi-
dates each lodge may initiate in a year. Fewer meet-
ings, less interference with ordinary duties, more careful
work and a better class of candidates would result.

I also notice a tendency — due to the spirit of the times

ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, TORONTO.. 5906. 219

— 'towards increased expenditure in the social side of
Masonry, without any corresponding increase in the
direction of charity. This is surely not in accordance
with the true spirit of Masonry. While fully alive to the
importance of maintaining the social side, let us not for-
get that charity is the main advertisement we are hold-
ing out to the public, and we should not travel under false
colors. For every dollar a lodge spends in entertain-
ment its equivalent at least should be put aside for
charity. It will be said that in a prosperous country
like ours there is no necessity for this. I answer that
prosperity is always accompanied by poverty ; that
squalor ever jostles splendor. Prosperity may mean
wealth to the classes and poverty to the masses. The
older our country becomes the greater will be the need
for wise charitable work.

It would be well to cast on a brother who proposes a
candidate for membership the responsibility of reading
over the petition to him before signature, so that the
candidate cannot afterwards shelter himself, should his
application be questioned, by saying that he had not read
it or did not understand it, as was recently done by a
brother who was of foreign nationality and said he could
not read English.

Notices by secretaries to other lodges, containing the
name of rejected candidates, should be by registered let-
ter, in order to fix the responsibility in the proper quar-
ter should the rejected candidate be taken into another
lodge within the prescribed time.

It would be a great assistance to the members of the
Craft — especially to the District Deputy Grand Masters
and the ruling Masters — if the rulings of the M. W. the
Grand Master, when approved by Grand Lodge, were as
accessible as, say, the decisions of a judge of the High
Court of Justice. They should, I humbly submit, be
printed and distributed from year to year, thereby saving
all concerned, especially the Grand Secretary, a great
deal of trouble.

In order to avoid disputes, I would suggest that Acacia
Lodge and The Beaches Lodge be given concurrent juris-
diction with the city lodges, such as York Lodge now en-
joys. In fact, the advantage would more than compen-
sate for any disadvantage if boundary lines were done
away with altogether and a candidate permitted to join

•220 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.

any lodge he wishes in the same way as he can join a club.
Much friction would then be avoided.

I believe the future will see a marked improvement in
subscriptions to the Semi-Centennial Benevolent Fund,
■due to the efforts of the Most Worshipful the Grand
Master.

In my official visits I was particularly impressed and
much pleased with the efficiency of nearly every lodge
Secretary, especially in the country lodges, where the
office is generally filled by an experienced Past Master.
An efficient Secretary is what one might call the linchpin
of a lodge. On the other hand. I feel it my duty to draw
attention to the fact that very few of the Treasurers
think it necessary to have their books present on the night
of the official visit of the District Deputy Grand Master ;
they appear to think it sufficient to say that their accounts
"have been audited.

The practice of holding Grand Lodge elections in July
permitting the private lodges to elect their officers in
November and install in December is most unfortunate.
There should be uniformity so as to enable a District
Deputy to extend his official visits over, say, ten months
-of the year instead of five, and to permit one Master and
one set of officers to be responsible for the whole of that
year instead of a broken period.

I regret that I cannot report, as my predecessors have
done, that peace and harmony prevail throughout the
district. I need not particularize as to facts, as they
have already been brought to the notice of Grand Lodge
through other sources. These troubles, originating from
trifles, could have all been avoided had patience, unsel-
fishness and a due regard for the opinion of others pre-
vailed. Let the brethren remember that discipline is
very wholesome medicine, even when bitter ; that no man
should expect to have others always think as he does ;
that malice should have no place in Masonry. There
need be no dissension. In spite of the differences which
exist in some places. I do not believe that any of the
lodges in the district have failed in any instance in the
matter of hospitality. Xo matter what may occur in the
lodge room, when the fourth degree is reached sociabilitv
and good fellowship reign supreme. This goes to prove
that the differences are merely on the surface and could
be settled by the practice of mutual forbearance.

ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, TORONTO, 5906. 221

I have been called on for a number of rulings or opin-
ions during the year, all of them unimportant and cov-
ered by precedent, save, probably, one. which questioned
the right of a brother who was a member of the lodge in
good standing and had been made a life member, with-
out, however, saying " with full privileges to vote." I
held that he had the right, as making him a life member
did not deprive him of any of the privileges he before
enjoved. and simplv meant that his dues were remitted.

V.' W. Bro. Henry T. Smith, P. M. of St. Andrew's
Lodge, has rendered me invaluable service as District
Secretary. I cannot speak too highly of his efficiency,
nor of his willingness to perform any duty required of
him. His knowledge of Masonry and of the affairs of
the district, together with his popularity, have helped to
lighten my labors.

Among the principal events of the year I should not
forget to mention the presentation from the district of a
suit of Grand Lodge regalia at St. George's Lodge to my
immediate predecessor, R. W. Bro. Tohn T. Thompson,
by R. W. Bro. John Watson, P. D. D. G. M., who was
Tdnd enough to make the presentation for me when I was
absent from the city. I cannot, on account of the sad
death of the R. W. Bro. a short time afterwards, bring
myself to comment further on the event. R. YY. Bro.
Thompson died on the 12th January last when onlv
forty-four years of age. No district Deputy ever worked
"harder than he did, and we all heard of his departure
with genuine regret. " He has only gone from this
room into the next. God touched him with his finger
and he sleeps."

I had the privilege of being present at the following
meetings, which were not only instructive but most en-
joyable.

At Wilson Lodge, in September, when a reception
was tendered to R. W. Bro. E. M. Carlton. D. D. G. M.
Toronto District No. 11, by his mother lodge.

At Occident Lodge, on the 18th October last, when
their esteemed member, R. W. Bro. E. J. B. Duncan, P.
D. D. G. M.. was presented by his district with Grand
Lodge regalia. The visitors on that occasion were wel-
comed by R. W. Bro. J. C. West, W. M., and the presen-
tation was made by R. W. Bro. E. M. Carlton.

At Rehoboam Lodge, on 2nd November last, on the

222 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.

night of their Past Masters' Reunion, when M. W. Bro.
J. H. Burritt, G. M., and a number of other distinguished
brethren were present.

At Ashlar Lodge, on the 23rd December last, when M.
W. Bro. Benjamin Allen, P. G. M., was presented with a
magnificent set of Grand Lodge regalia and an address,
and again at the same lodge on the 27th March, when the
Past Masters worked the first degree in the presence of
the Most Worshipful the Grand Master.

I attended a banquet given at the King Edward by
Wilson Lodge on the night of 22nd February, which
proved a most enjoyable reunion of the Masons of that
lodge. 1 also, at the request of R. W. Bro. E. M. Carl-
ton, attended with him when he made his official visit to
Wilson Lodge, which is his mother lodge, and, at his re-
quest, commented on the excellent manner in which R.
W. Bro. Walter P. Thomson, W. M., and his officers
conferred the third degree.

A Lodge of Instruction was held under the joint direc-
tion of the District Deputy Grand Masters of the two
Toronto districts on the 31st October last. There were
fully three hundred and fifty brethren present, represent-
ing nearly all the lodges in the two districts and sixteen
lodges from outside districts. The first degree was ex-
emplified by the following officers of W'ilson lodge : W.
Bro. R. F. Segsworth, W. M. ; Bro. George McLeish, I.
P. M. ; Bros. Dr. W. P. Thomson, S. W. ; J. S. Simmons,
J. W. ; Wm. Cooper, Chaplain ; R. W. Parkinson, S. D. ;
Carl Lehman, J. D. : H. W. Joselin, S. S. ; E. B. Fletcher,
J. S., and W. E. Tibbeets. I. G. The second degree by
The Beaches Lodge, of East Toronto (under dispensa-
tion), by the following officers: W. Bro. John McCur-
rah, W.*M.; W. Bro. D. D. Grierson, I. P. M.; Bros. R.
J. W. Barker, S. W. ; G. M. Ritchie, J. W.; Rev. J. W.
Bell. Chaplain ; W. E. Orr. S. D. And the third degree
by the following officers of Ionic Lodge : W. Bro. K. J.
Dunstan, W. M. ; Bros. G. H. D. Lee, S. W. ; Graham
Thompson, J. W. ; R. W. Bro. C. W. Postlethwaite,
Chaplain; Bro. H. M. Mowat, Secretary; S. W. Smith,
S. D. These degrees were most excellently exemplified
by all these lodges, and I am satisfied that a great benefit
resulted from the meeting.

I had the honor of representing the M. W. the Grand
Master at a function held by Transportation Lodge. Buf-

ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, TORONTO, 5906. 223

falo, on 30th May, to celebrate an anniversary. There
were over four hundred present, including a number of
ladies. M. W. Bro. Townsend Scudder, Grand Master
of the State of New York, and M. \Y. Bro. Charles I.
Stevens, Grand Master of the State of Michigan, de-
livered eloquent addresses. The entire musical pro-
gram was renrered by Bros. Charles E. Reiner, George
J. Bannister, Kenneth Metcalf, and Marcus T. Lester,
musical director of the Doric quartette, accompanied by
Bro. E. R. Bowles as organist. This was a great com-
pliment for our American cousins to pay to their Cana-
dian brethren, and it was most gratifying to see that by
the side of " Old Glory " in the lodge room there was a
Union Jack. Thus does Masonry assist in cementing
the bonds of peace and friendship between nations. I
noticed W. Bro. J. Woodland. W. M.; W. Bro. Arthur
Pearson, 1. P. M.. and V. W. Bro. John A. Cowan, P. M.
of Doric Lodge, among the brethren present.

The brethren of Toronto celebrated the festival of M.
John the Baptist on the 24th June by attending divine
srevice in St. James Cathedral. Notwithstanding the
inclement weather nearly a thousand Masons, marshalled
by V. W. Bro. Harry A. Taylor, listened to the beautiful
servise rendered by V. W. Bro. Rev. W. M. Farncombe
and Bros. Rev. I. W. B. Broughall and D. L. Owen, the
music by Bro. Albert Ham, Mus. Doc. and his choir, and
the eloquent sermon preached by Bro. Dr. Clark. A col-
lection was taken up for the benefit of the Semi-Centen-
nial Beenvolent Fund and amounted to $116.20. To
myself the only drawback was the street procession in
regalia. I mention this with diffidence, knowing that
my sentiments are not shared by the great majority. 1
would, however, like to see an ordinance passed by
Grand Lodge prohibiting processions in regalia.

Any success which may have attended my year of
office is due to a great extent to the assistance and advice
I have received from such competent and unselfish
brethren as M. W. Bros. James H. Burritt. Hugh Mur-
ray, E. T. Malone and Benjamin Allen, and R. W. Bros.
C. W. Postlethwaite, William Roaf, Aubrey White, F.
G. Inwoocl, W. George Eakins. Edward B. Brown and
E. J. B. Duncan, and V. W. Bro. Henry T. Smith, and
the help and aid of the ruling Masters of the lodges of
the district. I must also acknowledge the kind atten-

224 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.

tion I have received at the hands of the members of the
Doric Quartette and Bro. W. N. Shaver, who frequently-
aided in making a meeting successful by their excellent
music ; also to W. Bro. John Pearson and Bro. Wilson,
both of St. Andrew's Lodge, for inaugurating some of
my visits to the northern lodges. The comradeship of
my coadjutor, R. W. Bro. Carlton, will always be remem-
bered by me with pleasure. We were naturally thrown
together frequently, and he was always ready with his
sound advice and able assistance. Not once did any
semblance of unpleasantness mar our intercourse. The
sister district was fortunate in her choice of a repre-
sentative.

The lodges in Toronto are enjoying the services of
Bro. James Pritchard as Tyler, and otherwise are fortu-
nate in having such an efficient and obliging brother o
look after their welfare.

W'hile writing this the sad news has reached me of the
terrible railway accident in England, in which, among
other citizens of Toronto, W. Bro. Walter Barwick, a
Past Master of Ionic Lodge, and for many years its re-
presentative on the Benevolent Board, lost his life. The
W. Bro. was my staunch friend for nearly thirty years.
When W. M. of Ionic Lodge he appointed me to my first
office in the Craft, thereby starting me on the road to the
position I now fill and am about to vacate. He had the
interest of the Craft at heart and used every endeavor to-
provide a home for distressed Masons, was ever on the
alert to reform, and always had the courage of his con-
victions, even when he knew that his was not the win-
ning side. He held many importatn positions in the
community and was generous almost to a fault. The
Craft can ill afford the loss of one " whose doctrine .nd
whose life were so coincident."

The following is a brief summary of my official visits
of inspection during the year:

St. Andrew's Lodge, No. 16: I visited no less than
five times during the year this grand old lodge, old in the
service of good Masonry, but still vigorous. My first
visit was made at the reunion of the Past Masters on the
16th October, 1905. when W. Bro. Rev. Dr. John Bur-
wash was W. M., and when the first degree was well ex-
emplified by the Past Masters of the lodge. A pleasing
incident on this occasion was the presence of V. W. Bro.

ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, TORONTO, 5906. 225

Capt. William F. McMaster, who has been an honored
and a valued member of the lodge since the 9th January,
1854. Among the other older members were M. W.
Bro. John Ross Robertson, P. G. M., and R. W. Bro. W.
C. Wilkinson. My next visit was on the 2nd February,
when I attended an " at home " given for the benefit of
the ladies. My third on the 13th February, when the
M. W. the Grand Master and a number of other distin-
guished brethren were present. And my fourth and offi-
cial visit was made on the 16th March, when the first de-
gree was most satisfactorily presented by W. Bro. A. E.
Hagerman and his officers. The candidate on this oc-
casion was Mr. David Arnot, the son of Bro. Peter Arnot,
an old member of the lodge. I cannot speak too highly
of this lodge or of W. Bro. Hagerman, its officers and
members. It has always done good work, and the
present year is no exception. The lodge has a particu-
larly competent Secretary in the person of W. Bro. J. T.
Slater. But lack of space prevents ine from mention-
ing each officer (and they are all satisfactory) individu-
ally. I must content myself by saying that the lodge is
a credit to Masonry. The following brethren were
present: B. W. Bro., Malcolm Gibbs, P. G. R., of Reho-
boam lodge; W. Bros. J. Graham, P. M. of Rehoboam
lodge; W. J. Douglas, W. M. of York lodge; O. J.
Brown, P. M. of York lodge : R. W. Brennan. W. M. of
St. George lodge; E. Barber, W. M. of Zeta lodge; T.
Barber. P. M. of Occident lodge : H. H. McKague. W.
M. of Georgina lodge; W. J. Sykes. P. M. of Georgina
lodge, and W. Bros. C. W. I. Woodland. C. E. Edmonds,
F. M. Bell Smith, D. Carlyle and L. Herbert Luke, of
St. Andrew's lodge. My iifth visit was on the 10th of
April, when the Lodge of Ancient Landmarks of Buf-
falo exemplified the second degree. This was a mag-
nificent meeting and was attended by a large number of
the Craft in Toronto, among others being: R. AW Bro
J. W. Watson, D. D. G. M. Ontario District Xo. 12 ; R
W. Bro. George Tait, P. D. D. G. M. : R. W. Bro. Mal-
colm Gibbs, P. G. R. ; V. W. Bro. Henrv T. Smith, G. I
D. ; V. W. Bro. T. W. Barber. G. D. of C. : W. Bros. J
S. Lovell, J. T. Slater. R. W. Brennan. Kenneth Dun-
stan. J. W. Payne, G. H. D. Lee, James Haywood, P. T
Lee. R. T. Porte. E. R. Dransfield, Tames G. Bovce
Thomas Bell, J. H. Macabe, Rev. Dr. Reynar, Rev. Dr

226 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.

Burwash, W. H. Blight, C. E. Edmonds. E. Barber,
John Pearson. A. L. E. Davies, ]. D. Bailev. C. \V. I.
Woodland. A. R. Macdonald. L. J. Clark. J. M. Wood-
land. A. Pearson, and others.

Richmond Lodge, Xo. 23, Richmond Hill : I visited
this lodge in company with R. W. Bro. Anbrey White on
December nth. Everything about the lodge is unique
and beyond ordinary criticism. The presentation of the
third degree was almost letter perfect, and the floor work
and other details were faultless. The dues are all paid
up. the members are assisting the Semi-Centennial Be-
nevolent Fund, and the lodge room is comfortable and
well furnished. R. W. Bro. H. A. Xicholls is an ideal
Secretary. There was a large attendance, not only of
the members of Richmond lodge, but from other lodges
in the neighborhood. Great interest was taken in the
work and in the remarks made by R. W. Bro. Aubrey
White after the degree had been worked. A pleasant
banquet followed the lodge proceedings. Among those
present were: R. W. Bro. H. A. Xicholls, P. D. D. G.
M. : W. Bros. Xewberry. Farquharson. Savage. Trench
and Lamon, P. M's of Richmond lodge ; W. Bro. Bir-
chard. W. M. of Rising Sun lodge. Aurora, and \Y.
Bros. Radcliffe. Russell and Xicol, with other brethren
accompanying him ; \Y. Bro. J. B. McLean. W. M. of
Vaughan lodge ; W. Bro. Muckle. I. P. M. of Patterson
lodge, and many others.

Ionic Lodge, Xo. 25 : This, my mother lodge, honored
me with a reception on 3rd October, when W. Bro. K.
J. Dunstan was W. M., and presented me with a beauti-
ful apron. I was on that occasion greeted bv many of
my brethren who have been my personal friends for more
than a quarter of a century, and who had been present at
my initiation, such as M. W. Bro. Benjamin Allen. P. G.
M.; R. W. Bros. E. J. B. Duncan. A.'F. Webster. Mal-
colm Gibbs. W. D. McPherson. James Glanville. Curran
Morrison. W. George Eakins. Rev. Barnes Reed. Aubrey
White. George Tait. William Roaf. K.' C. H. A. Collins.
John Watson. Bernard Saunders, Donald Ross and E. B.
Brown : V. W. Bros. H. T. Smith and Douglas Ponton :
W. Bros. C. W. I. Woodland. A. C. Fairweather. H. A.
Shoffff. George F. Sheplev. K. C. S. T. Bastedo. T. R.
Roaf. Tames Haywood. P. T. Lee. W. H. Shaw. W. R.
Cavell." T. H. McCabe. R. R. Lockhart and W. G. Tones.

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I was also present at a reunion of old members on the 7th
November, when the first degree was worked, with W.
Bro. Dr. Temple in the chair and V. W. Bro. A. R. Bos-
well, K. C.j as 6. W.j the I. P. M. being W. Bro. James
Brown, one of the oldest members of the lodge. I was
permitted the honor of installing the officers of the lodge
on 5th December. On the 6th February the lodge pre-
sented that distinguished scholar, Bro. Rev. Dr. Clark,
Professor of Trinity College, with a certificate of life
membership and an apron. On this occasion Dr. Alpha
Clayton Bennett, son of R. \Y . Bro. George J. Bennett,
so well and favorably known by the Craft throughout
Canada, and an old member of the lodge, was initiated.
A number of clergymen were present, including \Y. Bro.
Rev. Dr. John Burwash, YV. Bro. Rev. William Farn-
combe, Bros. Rev. L. W. B. Broughall and E. W. Ridley
Beal. I visited the lodge officially on 6th March, and,
feeling some delicacv in the matter, I persuaded R. W.
Bro. E. J. B. Duncan, P. D. D. G. M. No. 11 District, to
accompany me and perform the duties which otherwise
would have developed upon me. The following is his
report : " Having been favored with an invitation to
the regular meeting of Ionic Lodge, No. 25, G. R. C, to
be held on the evening of the 6th March, I accepted it
with pleasure, especially as I knew R. W. Bro. Harcourt,
D. D. G. M. of Toronto East District No. 11a, was to
make his official visit to this, his mother lodge, on the
evening in question. There was a good attendance of
members and Past Masters, including such stalwarts as
R. W. Bros. C. W. Postlethwaite, E. B. Brown and \V.
George Eakins, W. Bros. S. B. ^ykes. R. R. Lockhart
and others, and a number of visitors. R. W. Bro. Har-
court being, I presume, unwilling to pass upon the work
of his mother lodge, requested me to discharge his func-
itons for the evening, a duty which I assumed with diffi-
dence, but gladlv, as I knew it would be very agreeable —
at least to myself. W. Bro. G. H. D. Lee", W. M., pre-
sided, and I wish to say at the outset that although he has
been in office but a short time, a more efficient and ac-
complished occupant of that high ojce I have never seen.
The third degree was exemplified in a manner which. I
say with all sincerity, could not, in my opinion, be ex-
celled. The work of every officer was excellent and
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a few of the points which particularly attracted my at-
tention. At the opening of the lodge in the second and
third degrees W. Bro. K. J. Dunstan. I. P. M., read the
proper passage of scripture for each degree, which is a
practice new to me, but one which I should like to see
universally adopted, as I am strongly of the opinion that
at the present time most of the brethren have not the re-
motest idea what the passages appropriate to the various
degrees are. The candidate was Bro. Herbert A. Clarke,
and although one hesitates about using superlatives in
such matters, I think I ought to say that I have never seen
his equal. Xo officer in the room did what was required
of him more correctly and intelligently. He answered
accurately and without prompting every question put to
him both by the W. M. and the Wardens, repeated the
obligations of the previous degrees with perfect accuracy,
and evidently paid the closest attention to and thoroughlv
appreciated every word of the ceremonial. As already
intimated, the work of the \Y. M. could not have been
improved upon. It was practically letter perfect, and
was delivered with such a quiet dignity, and yet force
and impressiveness. as to renuer listening to it both a
literary and intellectual treat. The work of the War-
dens was excellent, as was that of the Deacons. To sum
up, I can only say that though I have seen the third de-
gree put on with more elaboration of detail and greater
spectacular effect. I never witnessed, nor do I ever ex-
pect to witness, greater fidelity to the ritual combined
with such a remarkable impressiveness and an almost
ideal perfection in every particular. The Secretary, Bro.
Sydney Smith, was unavoidably absent, but I found his
books in first-class order. There were practically no
outstanding dues at the end of the year, a fact which
speaks volumes for the faithfulness of the brethren of
Ionic, and especially for the efficiency of the brother who
is now regarded as its Treasurer almost by prescriptive
right, so long has he filled the position, R. \Y. Bro. C. W.
Postlethwaite. This lodge has subscribed and paid
nearly $1,200 to the Semi-Centennial Benevolent Fund,
an average of almost $5.00 per member. This is a splen-
did record, and one which. I think, so far at least as re-
gards the average amount of subscription per member.
has not been equalled by any lodge in the jurisdiction.
The whole jurisdiction has reason to be proud of Ionic

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lodge, for in character of membership, excellence of
work, financial position, charity, and indeed in every
other particular its standing is of the very highest. Dur-
ing the evening Bro. J. B. Boomer, who has been a mem-
ber of the lodge for thirty years, and at one time Senior
Warden, was presented by R. W. Bro. Edward B.
Brown, on behalf of the lodge, with the jewel of a Past
Junior Warden. The lodge was then presented by Bro.
Boomer with a Bible over ninety years old, and with a
square and compasses by W. Bro. George F. Shepley.
Among those present were: R. W. Bros. E. J. B. Dun-
can. T. B. Brown, Aubrey White, Donald Ross, P. D. D.
G. M's; C. W. Postlethwaite and W. George Eakins, P.
G. S. W.; V. W. Bros. H. T. Smith, G. J. D., Douglas
Ponton and Dr. G. Sterling Rverson ; W. Bros. J. M.
Woodland, W. M. of Doric, and E. R. Dransfield, W. M.
of Zetland lodges, W. Bros. James Haywood, S. B.
Sykes, J. R. Roaf, K. J. Dunstan, C. R. W. Postlethwaite,
R. R. Lockhart and other Past Masters.

"E. J. B. DUNCAN, D.D.G.M. No. n."

St. John's Lodge, No. 75 : This meeting will go on
record as marking the occasion when the lodge honored
R. W. Bro. F. G. Inwood, P. D. D. G. M., by making him
an honorary life member with full privileges. The R.
W. Bro. is deservedly popular in his new Masonic home,
and the event was a most interesting one. The first de-
gree was given under adverse conditions, W. Bro. Alex-
ander Fraser, W. M., suffering at the time from a severe
cold, which subsequently developed into pneumonia. In
spite of this drawback the W. M. worked the degree satis-
factorily, assisted by his efficient officers and by an ex-
cellent choir. The finances are in good condition and
the books show a balance in the bank and in investments
of $5,000. Both the Treasurer and the Secretary are
efficient. There were present at this meeting, among
others, R. W. Bros. E. T- B. Duncan, J. B. Nixon and
William Simpson, V. W. Bro. H. T. Smith, and W. Bros.
K. T- Dunstan, T. H. McKinnon. James G. Bovce. H. S.
King, P. T. Lee, R. W. Brennan, C. Matthews, M.
Leverty and Charles E. Howarth.

Markham Union Lodge, No. 87: R. W. Bros. George
Tait and F. G. Inwood and W. Bro. R. W. Cavell accom-
panied me on this visit on the 5th January, and. with the
other brethren present made it a most successful and en-

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joyable meeting. There was a very large attendance,
and the second degree was admirably worked by W. Bro.
Thomas Hood, W. M., and his officers. The lodge has
a membership of 67. The dues are not in arrear. The
sum of $57.00 has been contributed to the Semi-Centen-
nial Benevolent Fund in one year. The lodge room is
the property of the lodge and unencumbered. The room
is well furnished and fully insured. After the meeting
the brethren adjourned to the Tremont House, where an
excellent rejast was furnished by W. Bro. C. Saunderson
and an enjoyable evening spent. There were present,
among others. W. Bros. S. B. Todd and D. A. Clark, P.
M's of Zeredatha lodge ; A. Royce, P. M. of Wellington
lodge ; D. A. R. Beaton. P. M. ; W. Bros. W. Jesse Knott,
Jonathan B. Gould, F. A. Reesor, J. B. Reeve, John F.
Davison, A. C. Reesor, A. S. Gormully and R. A. Mason,
P. M's of Markham Union lodge. ' The lodge is fortu-
nate in having the services of W. Bro. R. A. Mason for
Secretary.

Sharon Lodge, No. 97, Queensville : I postponed my
official visit to this lodge so as to enabel its members to
get settled in their new quarters. The removal from
Sharon to Queensville is evidently in the interests of the
lodge. According to arrangement, the new lodge room
was dedicated the day I made my visit, and M. W. Bro.
Hugh Murray, Grand Secretary, was kind enough to ac-
company me and take charge of the proceedings. A
party of thirty left Toronto on Saturday, the 9th June,
by Metropolitan car, and picked up brethren at various
points on the way. We were driven from Newmarket
to Queensville. where we arrived at 2.30 in the afternoon
and were treated to an excellent luncheon prepared by
the ladies of the Willing Workers' Society of Queens-
ville. I never enjoyed a luncheon more than I did on
that occasion. The dedication ceremony was then per-
formed with M. W. Bro. Hugh Murray as Grand Master.
At its close M. W. Bro. Murray. R." W. Bros. Howitt
(Grand Chaplain), William Roaf, Aubrey White, T. H.
Brunton. F. G. Inwood. W. George Eakins, H. A.
Nicholls and E. J. B. Duncan, and W. Bro. Hill, the W.
M.. addressed the brethren in appropriate terms. I in-
spected the books of the lodge, which are neatly and ap-
propriately kept by the competent Secretary, Bro. B. F.
Pearson. They show the lodge to be on the road to

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prosperity. The visitors of the day are indebted, not
only to the members of Sharon lodge, but also to the
ladies of the village for kind and generous hospitality.
The following were present: R. W. Bros. E. M. Carle-
ton, D. D. G. M., Toronto West District No. u ; Rev. F.
E. Howitt, Hamilton, Grand Chaplain ; A. White, Wil-
liam Roaf, K.C., F. G. Inwood, Wr. G. Eakins, E. J. B.
Duncan, H. A. Nicholls, T. H. Brunton, P. D. D. G. M's
of Toronto Districts ; V. W. Bro. Henry T. Smith. To-
ronto, G. J. D. ; J. Parcell, East Toronto, and T. Pedlar,
Hamilton, G. S. ; W. Bros. S. T. Bastedo, P. T. Lee, Ed.
Barber, F. Saunders, D. Grigg, R. W. Brennan, H. S.
King, J. H. McKinnon, H. H. McKague, K. J. Dunstan,
Bros. J. B. Brennan, L. Aylesworth and R. Cassels, To-
ronto; W. Bro. A. J. Anderson, Toronto Junction; W.
Bro. J. C. Steele, of Patterson Lodge ; W. Bros. G. B.
Newberry, W. H. Lake, T. Newton and T. A. Lemon.
Richmond Hill ; W. Bros. D. A. Radcliffe and W. H. Bir-
chard ; Bros. T. A. Wilson and Charles Lundy, Aurora ;
W. Bros. J. B. Gould, M. L. Nutting, C. H. Nixon and
Bro. W. S. Ormiston, Uxbridge ; W. Bros. Dr. Brodie
and R. E. Forsyth, Brougham Union Lodge, Claremont ;
W. Bros. P. Morgan and Bros. R. F. Schmidt, D. B. Kin-
sey, L. Fisher, W. E. Eves, D. Brackon. J. Rogers. New-
market, and many others.

Tuscan Lodge, No. 99, Newmarket : Through the
kindness of Bro. C. L. Wilson, of St. Andrew's lodge, a
private car on the Metropolitan railway was placed at my
disposal, and I made my official visit of inspection to this
lodge, accompanied by thirty brethren from Toronto, on
the 5th April. The party was added to at Thornhill,
Richmond Hill and Aurora. The third degree was
worked to my complete satisfaction. Bro. Marcus T.
Lester and his quartette furnished the music. W. Bro.
P. Morgan is a competent Master. I can speak similarly
of the other officers as regards their respective duties.
R. W. Bro. T. H. Brunton is an excellent Treasurer, not-
withstanding the fact that he does not approve of the
Semi-Centennial Benevolent Fund. The lodge's finances
and affairs are quite satisfactory. The evening was
most enjoyable, thanks to the hospitality of the members
of the lodge, which was tested to the uttermost, and the
singing by Bros. W. N. Shaver, Charles E. Reiner, Geo.
J. Bannister, Kenneth Metcalf and Marcus T. Lester.

232 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.

This meeting will not soon be forgotten. Among those
present were : R. W. Bro. T. M. Carleton, D. D. G. M.,
of Toronto West District ; V. W. Bros. H. T. Smith, G.
J. D.. and T. W. Barber, G. D. of C. ; W. Bros. E. Bar-
ber, of Zeta, and R. W. Brennan, St. George ; J. M.
\\ < todland, of Doric, and G. H. D. Lee, Ionic, Masters of
the Toronto lodges ; W. Bros. A. Pearson, W. G. Jones,
\\ . H. Hutchinson, James Haywood, P. T. Lee, A. M.
Brown. W. R. Cavell. From Thornhill were R. W. Bro.
J. E. Frances, P. D. D. G. M.. and W. Bro. R. S. Thomp-
son, and from Aurora were W. Bros. Birchard and Bald-
win. The party was met at Xewmarket by R. W. Bro.
T. H. Brunton, P. D .D. G. M., and escorted to the lodge
room.

Rising Sun Lodge, Xo. 129. Aurora: A special meet-
ing of this lodge was held on 14th February for the pur-
pose of securing the attendance of the M. W. the Grand
Master, when I made my visit of inspection. Again I
was indebted to Bro. Charles L. Wilson, of St. Andrew's
Lodge, for hte services he rendered me in organizing the
party. The first degree was satisfactorily worked ; the
affairs of the lodge are in good condition ; the members
are justly proud over having acquired a new hall, which
they own, and which is one of the best in the district.
Masonry is prospering in Aurora. The Master. \Y. Bro.
W. Birchard, is most energetic, and is ably supported by
his officers and Past Masters. The banquet was a suc-
cess and the speeches made by the Grand Master and
others most interesting. Among those present were :
M. W. Bro. j. H. Burntt. K. C. Grand Master; R. W.
Bros. Aubrey White and E. B. Brown, P. D. D. G. M's ;
A'. W. Bro. Henry T. Smith, G. J. D. ; W. Bros. A. E.
Hagerman. W. M. of St. Andrew's lodge; Ed. Barber,
W. M. ot Zeta lodge, both of Toronto; D. Hill. W. M.
of Richmond lodge, Richmond Hill ; A. Carley. W. M.
of Robertson lodge ; W. Bros. John Pearson, C. E. Ed-
monds. A. J. Anderson, W. R. Cavell, of Toronto ; W.
Bros. T. French, George Xewberrv, R. A. Farquharson,
A. McCallum, D. A. Radcliffe. W. J. Stevenson, A. G.
Xicol. C. Russell. F. T. Daville ( Mavor of Aurora), E.
Brand. R. M. Hillary. F. Baldwin. Rev. Brace.

Richardson Lodge, Xo. 136, Stouffville : I was fortu-
nate when visiting this lodge on 4th January in securing
the company of R. W. Bros. Aubrey White and Lud. K.

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Cameron, and W. Bro. Frank Saunders, P. M. of St.
George's lodge. Bro. Cameron was born in Stouffville
(prior to Confederation), and Bro. Saunders resided
there many years and is responsible for the architectural
beauty of the town. Their efforts to revive old memo-
ries were pathetic. The W. M. and his officers worked
the second degree for my inspection. All the officers
know their work. I must comment on the good work
of W. Bro. Shankel, the Secretary, who is efficient in
every particular. The lodge is sound financially, the
dues are fairly well paid, and the Semi-Centennial Be-
nevolent Fund . is receiving attention. A successful
church service was held during the year. The books
show that $50 have been disbursed by the lodge in charity,
which is the best evidence I can offer that the true spirit
of Masonry prevails. Among the others present were :
W. Bros. F. H. Gray, L. B. Forsyth, Dr. W. A. Sang-
ster and Rev. F. L. Barber.

Stevenson Lodge, No. 218, Toronto: I deemed it ad-
visable to visit this lodge on the 9th April, which pre-
vented me from giving the customary official notice.
There was a good attendance, and although R. W. Bro.
John Watson, the Master, had scarcely a day's notice, he
and his officers exemplified the third degree in a satis-
factory manner. Bro. E. D. Apted, the S. W., was par-
ticularly good. I and my District Secretary, Y. W. Bro.
H. T. Smith, received a cordial welcome from the R. W.
M. and his officers and members, and all the proceed-
ings were conducted to my satisfaction. The fourth de-
gree was pleasant, and the remarks made by R. \Y. Bro.
Watson, W. Bro. J. W. Jones, I. P.M., Joseph Leach and
Bros. E. D. Apted, George Wrilson and Ferguson had a
true Masonic ring, so much so that I am convinced that
the trouble which has unfortunately existed in this lodge
for more than a year would have been avoided or settled
by the timely exercise of prudence and forbearance, and
that any wrong which has been done by way of violation
of the Constitution and the by-laws was prompted by a
sincere desire (though a mistaken one) of furthering the
interests of the lodge. It now rests with the members
of the lodge to be patient in this their hour of adversity
and prove to the Craft that they can rise superior to tem-
porary misfortune. Then Stevenson lodge will once
again take its place among the prosperous lodges of the

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jurisdiction. I respectfully invoke the Masonic charity
of Grand Lodge on behalf of the members of Stevenson
lodge. Among those present were : W. Bros. W. G.
Jones, James Baird, Jackson L. Little, W. J. Wilson, j.
Leake, John Stephens, George Wilson, J. H. Horswell,.
W. Bro. Hutchinson and others.

Zeredatha Lodge, No. 220, Uxbridge : It was with a
feeling of diffidence that I visited this lodge. I de-
layed doing so until the lost meeting of my official year,
which was held on 4th June. R. W. Bro. Aubrey White
and W. Bro. W. R. Cavell accompanied me. There was
not the slightest evidence of want of harmony or dissatis-
faction displayed throughout the whole meeting, save in
the ballot box, which twice that evening repeated the
same old story it has been telling the past three years, and
telling it so silently and effectually and without apparent
reason that the result was depressing and hopeless, like
fighting a treacherous enemy in the dark. I labored as-
siduously and to the best of my ability to adjust the un-
fortunate trouble, and repeatedly sought and received the
kind assistance not only of R. W. Bro. Harvey Gould, P.
D. D. G. M., and other prominent members of the lodge,
but also that of the M. W. the Grand Master, who was
kind enough to remain over in Toronto and receive with
me a deputation from the lodge to consider the situation,
j felt that the trouble would be adjusted at this meeting,
and the result was a bitter disappointment to me,
especially when I felt convinced that there was nothing
to justify the unmasonic procedure. I made careful in-
quiry about the propositions which have lately been sub-
mitted to the lodge and found them to be free from ob-
jection. Should the same state of affairs continue to
exist for another six months I think that Grand Lodge
should take action in the matter. Notwithstanding this
trouble the lodge has a good financial showing. There
are no dues outstanding, and the W. M. and officers are
competent and the work they rehearsed for me was satis-
factory. Again a competent Secretary in the person of
Bro. V. M. Hare. W. Bro. Nix, the W. M., is entitled
to the sympathy of the Craft. He has earnestly and con-
scientiously labored in the interests of the lodge, and, as
far as I could gather, has no enemies, but is simply a
victim of circumstances. The brethren made the fourth
degree a success, and I can conscientiously say that the

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hospitality of Zeredatha lodge is truly Masonic I am
convinced that the lodge will yet be, as it should, taking
into consideration its surroundings and membership, one
of the foremost in the district. Among those present at
the meeting were : R. W. Bro. Harvev G. Gould, P. D.
D. G. M.; Y. W. Bros. S. B. Todd and M. L. Nutting;
\Y. Bros. D. Grigg. P. M. of Zeta lodge ! D. A. Clark. i\
Hardy, D. Campbell, Dr. Bascom, M. H. Crosby and b.
S. Sharpe, P. M's of Zeredatha lodge; Bros. H. P. Coote,
of Harmony lodge ; Tobias Castor, of Brougham Union
lodge ; R. A. Purvis, J. Rowan, M. Hall and J. Reynolds,
of King Edward lodge.

Brougham Union Lodge, No. 269, Claremant : 1
visited this lodge on 2nd May, accompanied by \Y. Bros.
W. R. Cavell and J. Walsh and Bro. James Douglas.
Unfortunately the W. M. was unexpectedly called away,
and the chair was filled by \Y. Bro. R. Brodie, who. with
the officers, conferred the first degree satisfactorily and
conducted the affairs of the lodge in a prompt and busi-
ness-like manner. I am assured by the Past Masters of
the lodge that the Master can work all the degrees, and
I had evidence that the other officers are proficient. The
books of the lodge are well kept by its competent Secre-
tary. \Y. Bro. R. E. Forsyth, who presided at the fourth
degree. The lodge has a membership of 55. and the dues
are practically all paid up. The members take an ear-
nest interest in the affairs of the lodge and intend acquir-
ing a new lodge room, which they are in need of. I
spent a most enjoyable evening, thanks to the members
and visitors present. There were visiting brethren from
Toronto, uxbridge, Pickering, East Toronto, West To-
ronto, Markham and Manitoba, viz. : W. Bro. W. R.
Cavell, P. M. of Zeta lodge, Toronto ; W. Bro. C. H. Nix,
W. M. of Zeredatha lodge. No. 220. Uxbridge! W. Bro.
D. Campbell, P. M. of Zeredatha lodge; Bro. W. S. Or-
miston, J. W., and Bro. V. M. Hare, Secretary of Zere-
datha lodge; W. Bro. G. P. Every, W. M. of Pickering
lodge, No. 424, and Bro. D. E. Pugh, Secretary of Pick-
ering lodge No. 424; W. Bro. J. Parsell, P. M. of Acacia
lodge, No. 430, East Toronto ; W. Bros. J. B. Gould, P.
M., F. A. Reesor. P.M., and W. I. Devitt.'P.M.. and Bro.
F. Hornshaw, Markham Union No. 87; Bro. John Pirie,
Crystal lodge No. 71, Crystal City, Man. Among the
Past Masters of Brougham Union lodge present were :

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W. Bros. R. T. Forsyth, J. Douglas, W. Barnes, E. J.
Welsh, A. E. Major and R. J. Price.

Doric Lodge, No. 316, Toronto: I visited this lodge
on their annual Irish night, when the occasion was hon-
ored by the presence of the M. W. the Grand Master and
the M. W. the Immediate Past Grand Master, R. W. Bro.
T. M. Carlton, D. D. G. M. Toronto No. 11, also W. Bro.
Harry W. Crabbs, W. M. of Transportation Lodge, Buf-
falo, accompanied by his officers and a goodly number
of the members of that lodge. It was the greatest
gathering of the year and a highly successful one. W.
Bro. J. M. Woodland, the W. M., and his officers exem-
plified the third degree most elaborately, and were as-
sisted by a splendid choir under the direction of Bro.
Marcus T. Lester. The meeting was full of interest and
has given me much food for thought. I witnessed what
might be called many innovations, taken. I fancy, from
the American work, which I had never seen before.
Some of them are worthy of consideration by Grand
Lodge for adoption. Music when rendered by such
competent brethren as are the members of the Doric
quartette has charms indeed, and appeals to many as a
desirable improvement on the ordinary work as seen in
the majority of the lodges, provided it does not over-
shadow the work as prescribed by Grand Lodge. It
has caused considerable discussion, and it would be well
for Grand Lodge to consider the matter and set the
question at rest. For my part, I would prefer a certain
amount of latitude being given to the Master of a lodge
as regards the manner in which a degree may be given,
and be content if the substance and ideas are conveyed to
the candidate. Doric is the most progressive lodge in
the district and has the largest attendance at its meet-
ings, due in a large degree to its musical attractions.
The danger ahead of it, in my humble opinion, is its pro-
gressiveness. It is taking in too many members. Its
success stands in its way. Last year over one hundred
candidates were initiated. To my mind this is, at least,
seventy too many, and if this rate of increase continues I
would suggest their handing over the surplus to a less
fortunate lodge or that a new one be formed. The Mas-
ter and officers cannot do justice to any such number in-
one year. The fourth degree at this meeting was very
interesting. In addition to the beautiful music, the

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speeches, especially those of the Grand Master and the
Buffalo brethren, were excellent. There were present
at this meeting: M. W. Bros. J. H. Burritt, K. C.
Grand Master, and B. Allen, P. G. M. ; R. W. Bros. E.
M. Carlton, D. D. G. M. Toronto West District No. n ;
J. W. Watson, D. D. G. M. Ontario District ; James Glan-
ville and F. G. Inwood, of Toronto ; J. T- Craig, of Fer-
gus, and j. C. Bartle, of Niagara Falls, P. D .D. G. M's :
V. W. Bros. H. T. Smith, G. J. D. ; T. W. Barber. G. D.
of C. ; H. Leeson, H. A. Taylor and J. A. Cowan, Past
Grand officers ; W. Bros. A. E. Hagerman, R. W. Bren-
nan and E. R. Dransfield, Masters of Toronto lodges ;
W. Bros. James Haywood, Arthur Pearson, Wm Mc-
Cartney, B. N. Davis, C. W. I. Woodland and other To-
ronto Past Masters. From Royal Victoria Lodge, of
Montreal, there were W. Bros. Goldthrope and Moffat,
and from Transportation Lodge, No. 842, Buffalo, X.V.,
W. Bro. Harrv W. Crabbs, \V. M.; Bros. Henrv Beenv,
S. W. ; George A. Halbrie. J. D. ; Charles S. Clifford, S.
S.; A. Bert Henshaw, J. S. ; R. W. Bros. A. Crowshaw.
D. D. G. M., and Henrv A. Thomas, P. D. D. G. M. ; W.
Bros. F. P. Fox, G. G.' Street, Wm. Cleistain and M. H.
Blecher, and other brethren.

Orient Lodge, No. 339, Toronto : W. Bro, E. Mack,
the W. M. of this lodge, is evidently popular among the
members of the Craft in Toronto. I had no difficulty in
getting a number of brethren to accompany me when i
visited Orient lodge on 1st May. The W. M. and his
officers presented the first degree as it should be and was
ably assisted by a good choir. The Junior Warden's
lecture was given by Bro. H, F. Boyd in a novel and at-
tractive manner. The lodge has a membership of about
two hundred. Twenty were initiated and ten affiliated
last year. It has assisted the Semi-Centennial Benevo-
lent Fund, the lodge room is attractive and well furnished,
the Secretary is efficient, and the only matter of regret
to me at the time was the sum outstanding for dues. I
hope the returns will show a reduction. A noticeable
feature was the large representation of young men,
which augurs well for the future of the lodge. Among
those present were : R. W. Bros. Aubrey White, E. B.
Brown, F. G. Inwood, Dr. Ross and C. W. Postlethwaite :
A'. W. Bro. Henry T. Smith, W. Bros. K. J. Dunstan. J
M. Woodland, A. Pearson. F. Anderson, P. T. Lee. \Y.

238 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.

J. Chick. J. W. Thompson. George Moore, D. Hunter,
Marcus 1 . Lester and quartette of Doric lodge.

Georgina Lodge, Xo. 343, Toronto : This was my first
official visit of inspection to a city lodge, and I went with
feelings of diffidence, which, however, due to the cordial
welcome I received from W. Bro. H. H. McKague. were
soon dispelled. The first degree was given by the W.
M. and all his officers to my entire satisfaction. Bro.
W. N. Shaver, the J. W., gave the lecture as it should be
given, and W. Bro. W. J. Sykes, I. P. M., was impressive
in the charge. This lodge is fortunately situated, the
room is cosy and well furnished, the books are in the
hands of an efficient Secretary, Bro. J. M. Summer.
Everything points to prosperity. Last year twenty-one
candidates were initiated, and two affiliated. There is a
balance in the bank of $1,094.89. The refreshment
table was a pleasant feature. Interesting addresses were
given by R. W. Bros. William Roaf and J. B. Nixon, P.
D. D. G. M's, on behalf of the Semi-Centennial Benevo-
lent Fund. Among others there were present : R. \Y.
Bros. Wm. Roaf, H. T. White, J. B. Nixon, V. W. Bros.
H. T. Smith, T. W. Barber, W. Bros. R. F. Segsworth
and James Haywood. Those who took part in tne
musical program were Bros. De Mille, W. N. Shaver, R.
Wilson, E. C. Tyrrell, C. A. Barnard and Ed. Anderson.
I again visited this lodge on 7th April, when my friend,
Ero. John Hamilton, was initiated. I was accompanied
on this occasion by R. W. Bro. Edward B. Brown. V. W.
Bros. Charles Mansell and Raymond Walker, and Bros.
Major Crozier, Captain Malone and T. S. Baker.

Brock Lodge, No. 354, Cannington : The first of un-
official visits of inspection was made to tms lodge on the
8th November, in which I was accompanied by R. W.
Bro. Edward B. Brown. Owing to the inclement
weather the candidate, who lives some distance away,
did not present himself. Still, from the exemplification
of the work I witnessed I felt satisfied that W. Bro.
Johnston and his officers can work all the degrees. The
lodge is doing well. Four propositions were read out
that night. The dues are well looked after, and I saw
evidences in the minutes of charity being liberally dis-
pensed. A scheme for aiding the Semi-Centennial Be-
nevolent Fund was in progress, which, I think, will be
successful. A portrait of the late W. Bro. Hugh Wil-

\NNUAL COMMUNICATION, TORONTO, 5906. 239

son, an esteemed brother, who had rendered great ser-
vice to the lodge, was presented to the lodge by his rela-
tives. W. Bro. J. F. Kift is a most energetic and com-
petent Secretary. He is ever alert in the interests of
the lodge. Members of the neighboring district have
several times intimated to me that Brock lodge should
not be in this district, but, from opinions I received from
the members of the lodge, there is no desire to change —
in fact, the lodge would strongly oppose it. There were
present, among others, on this occasion, W. Bros. F. Fos-
ter, A. Dobson, H. S. Bingham, M. D., M. McLeod, W.
A. McLachlan and Lacey.

St. George's Lodge, No. 367, Toronto : I visited this
lodge, the Masonic home of my lamented predecessor, R.
W. Bro. J. J. Thompson. W. Bro. R. W. Brennan, the
efficient W. M., and his officers conferred the third de-
gree, as I expected they would, in a manner beyond rea-
sonable criticism. The affairs of the lodge are quite
satisfactory and are well looked after by the W. M., his
officers, and the Board of General Purposes. I have
many personal friends in this lodge, such as W. Bros. H.
J. Hickson, Frank Saunders (whose son fills the Senior
Warden's chair), and W. Bro. Brennan, the W. M., has
assisted me in my labors by attending me on many of my
visits. The fourth degree was pleasant, and the music,
under the guidance of Bro. W. J. Ball, added to the en-
jovment. The following brethren were present on the
occasion : V. W. Bros. H. T. Smith, G. J. D., and G. K.
Clemens, G. S. ; W. Bros. A. T. Hagerman, W. M. of St.
Andrew's ; J. W. Payne, W. M. of Rehoboam : R. T.
Porte, W. M. of Alpha, and Edward Barber, W. M. of
Zeta lodges, all of Toronto ; W. Bros. Frank Saunders,
J. W. Hickson, W. C. Burt. W. J. Guy, W. B. Stoneham,
P. M's, of St. George, and Fred. Prince, P. M. of Occi-
dent lodge, and W. Bro. J. S. Varley, P. M. of Lodge
Friendship, No. 277, Oldham, Lancashire, Tngland.

Zeta Lodge, No. 410, Toronto : I visited this lodge on
23rd March, and was pleased to have with me R. W.
Bros. James Glanville. P. D. D. G. M., and Harry White,
G. J. W., who assisted me in the evening's functions. W.
Bro. E. Barber and his officers satisfactorily exemplified
the first degree. The lodge is well equipped bot has to
officers and Past Masters. W. Bros. W. R. Cavell and
Greig, also the W. M., have done me the honor of attend-

240 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.

ing me on visits outside the city on a number of occa-
sions. The lodge has a membership of 200, initiated 20
candidates and had 10 affiliations during the year. Be-
sides assisting tne Semi-Centennial Benevolent Fund, the
lodge has paid out S100.00 to other charitable objects. It
has an excellent choir. The following were present :
W. Bros. D. Grigg. George McQuillan. W. R. Cavell,
Dr. R. C. Griffith. John C. Gray and T. G. Malcolm, R.
W. Bros. James Glanville, T. R. Stephenson. Simcoe ;
W. Bros. Ed. Egan. W. H. Osborne, Owasa, Michigan ;
Tim Barber. I also had the privilege of attending the
meeting of this lodge on 20th May, when its twenty-first
anniversary was celebrated and a Past Masters' reunion
also held. The first degree was worked by the Past
Masters. A large and representative gathering was
present, including M. W. Bro. Hugh Murray, who, when
Grand Master signed the charter of the lodge, also R. YY
Bro. A. T. Freed, D. G. M. ; M. W. Bro.s. E. T. Malone,
Grand Treasurer: Benjamin Allen, P. G. M. ; R. W.
Bros. E. M. Carleton. D. D. G. M. Toronto District No.
11 ; Aubrey White, Harry White, G. T. W. ; J. W. Wat-
son, V. W. Bros. H. T. Smith, T. W. Barber. W. Bros,
fames G. Boyce, W. C. Burt, R. E. Porte, L. E. Lane, H.
S. King. H.'H. McKague, Tim Barber, W. H. Roberts,
R. W. Brennan. W. J. King, B. W. Rowland, W. Bros.
D. Grigg, Dr. R. C. Griffith, George YIcQuillan, A. B.
Mitchell, T. G. Ylalcolm, John C. Gray, visitors.

Doric Lodge, No. 424, Pickering: I visited this lodge
under adverse circumstances on the 5th April ; the
weather was inclement and I was feeling below par. It
was the only official visit I made without being attended
by some one or more members of Grand Lodge and other
brethren. But, in spite of these drawbacks, the meet-
ing proved to be as interesting and attractive as any I at-
tended. The bright, nicely furnished lodge room, the
intelligent, earnest Master and officers and the excellent
manner in which the third degree was worked made me
forget all bodily discomforts. The candidate, Bro.
Chapman, was also worthy of mention for the keen and
intelligent interest he took in the proceedings. The lodge
and if the succeeding Ylasters are as efficient as is W.
Bro. George W. P. Every its future is assured. It has
now a membership of forty-one and the dues are well paid
up. The fourth degree was very pleasant. There were

ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, TORONTO, 5906. 241

present, among others, W. Bros. Dr. Bateman, A. Fal-
coner, George Kerr, George Every, R. E. Johnston, R.
S. Lillingham, John Gormley, R. A. Bunting and B.
Gormley, Past Masters of the lodge ; W. Bros. Thomas
Gregg and R. E. Forsyth, and Bros. G. H. Hare, A. B.
Dowswell, H. W. Madill and F. W. Dowswell, f
Brougham Union Lodge.

Acacia Lodge, No. 430, Toronto : This lodge is a
favorite resort for Toronto Masons, due to its hospitality
and pleasant situation. I was accompanied bv R. W.
Bro. Edward B. Brown, P. D. D. G. M. ; W. Bros. S. B.
Sykes, P. M. of Ionic lodge; J. M. Woodland, W. M.,
and Arthur Pearson, I. P. M., of Doric lodge, and Bros
Marcus T. Lester, Charles E. Reiner, George T. and
Kenneth Bannister, members of the Doric quartette, and
Bro. E. R. Bowles, their accompanist, when I visited the
lodge on 21st May. The first degree was satisfactorily
exemplified by W. Bro. J. W. Johnson and his officers.
The work of the Junior Deacon, Bro. J. W. Prestwick,
was particularly effective. The affairs of the lodge are
111 excellent condition and its future is assured. Thj
fourth degree was particularly bright, due to the happy
manner in which the W. M. presided. The excellent
speeches of R.W.Bros. E.B.Brown and Rev. W. L. Barnes
Reed and V. W. Bro. Parsell, W. Bros. S. B. Sykes' and
J. M. Woodland and others, and the singing of the Doric
quartette, were appreciated. The following brethren
were present : W. Bro. John Richardson, R. W. Bro.
Rev. W. L. Bavnes Reed, V.W. Bro. John Parsell, W.Bro.
Giles, W. Bro. W. H. Grant, W. Bro. Fitzpatrick, Bro.
W. H. Clay, J. W., A. Johnston, S. W., H. Carnahan, J.
Zeiman, W. Prestwick, S. Jones, I.G., W. Bro. Brown-
lee. L. H. Graham, Dr. W. R. Walters, P. M.

The Beaches Lodge, V. D. : I officially visited this,
the youngest lodge in the district, on the 12th January,
accompanied by W. Bros. G. H. D. Lee, W. M. ; Kenneth
J. Dunstan, I. P. M. of Ionic, and John Pearson, P. M.
of St. Andrew's, when I received a cordial welcome from
that good old Masonic veteran, W. Bro. J. McP. Ross,
the W. M., and his officers. This lodge held its first
meeting on the 6th May, 1905, and installed its first can-
didate on 10th June, 1905. It had on the day of my
visit a membership of forty-six. and has initiated fifteen,
with two affiliations. The first degree was impressively

242 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.

presented to two candidates, accompanied by excellent
music from the choir. W. Bro. John McCurrah, a
member of this lodge, is one of the best workers in the
district. There are no outstanding dues, and there is a
balance in the bank of $290.00. Again I must refer to
an efficient Secretary in the person of Bro. W. J. Far-
mery.

I cannot resist the desire to express the pleasure and
satisfaction I feel, and which, I know, is shared by all
Canadians, especially by members of the Craft, and more
especially by those who belong to the legal profession,
over the fact that His Most Gracious Majesty King
Edward, Fast Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Eng-
land, has seen fit to honor our esteemed R. W. Bro.
iEmilius Irving, now known as Sir /Emilius Irving, and
recognized as the Nestor of the Canadian bar. I need
not refer to the prominent part our brother has played in
the history of our country or Masonry — it is well known
to all. No Canadian deserves recognition at the hands
of his sovereign more than Sir ^milius does ; no Cana-
dian can wear the honor with such becoming dignity.
Long may he be spared to enjoy it.

Since writing the above report I have received the re-
turns from the various lodges of the district, which ap-
pear in the table annexed. I regret I had not the returns
before me when writing my report ; it would have made
a difference ; I would have been more lavish with my
words of commendation. A close analysis of the returns
justifies me in saying that the district was never in such a
prosperous condition as it has been during the year. 1
am proud of it.

I feel constrained to say, in conclusion, that the many
favors and kindnesses I have received at the hands of ny
brethren throughout the district during my term of office,
and the forbearance they have shown towards my short-
comings will always be remembered by me with sincerest
gratitude.

All of which is respectfully submitted.

FRED. W. HARCOURT, D. D. G. M.,

Toronto East District No. 11a.

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ONTARIO DISTRICT XO. 12.

To the Most Worshipful the Grand Master, Officers and
Members of the Grand Lodge, A. F. & A. M., of
Canada, in the Province of Ontario :

Most Worshipful Sir and Brethren:

I have the honor of presenting to you my report on the
condition of Masonry in Ontario District No. 12 for the
past year, and also, at the same time to express my grate-
ful thanks to the brethren for the high honor conferred
upon me by electing me, unanimously, to the high office
of D. D. G. M. at the meeting of Grand Lodge in Hamil-
ton in July last. Whilst I feel that I may have not done
my full duty to the office, yet I have tried to do so, and
feel sure that my successor will find as good lodges,
worthy brethren and fine halls as in any district in the
jurisdiction.

I have had the time of my life visiting the brethren, re-
newing old acquaintances, making new friends, seeing
many places that I had not previously seen, seeing the
work done by many Masters and Past Masters, and they
in turn have treated me as your representative, and also
personally, with the greatest possible courtesy and kind-
ness. I have not made mention of banquets, meeting
with brethren, etc.. with a few exceptions. Suffice it to
say. that the fourth degree has been worked in every visit,
many a good speech and song has been heard, and best of
all, no liquor has been seen upon any of the tables. It
has always been, i' happy to meet, sorry to part, happy to
meet again." The work, without exception, has been
well rendered, books well kept, and dues fairly well paid.
I have always brought the Semi-Centennial Fund before
the notice of the brethren and trust that the circular re-
cently sent out may have the desired result.

As I am now leaving the district to reside in Toronto, I
have to bid the brethren of this district a God-speed in
their endeavors to carry out the true principles of Free-
masonry, and " may the Most High prosper our united
endeavors." , ,

ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, TORONTO, 5906. 245.

The first official function that I had the pleasure of tak-
ing part in was instituting a lodge at Woodville, to be
called " Harding." On November ioth I proceeded
there, had a look at the surroundings, at their hall, the
furniture, regalia, and had a long talk with the principal
officers. I had the honor of being accompanied bv M.
W. Bro. Judge Harding, P. G. M., V. W. Bro. J. W.
Wallace, V . Bro. Dr. Wood, of Lindsay, and many-
others. Visitors were also present from Beaverton,
Cannington, Kirkfield, and other places. The lodge
room is commodious, well lighted, heated, very well fur-
nished, is owned by the lodge, and everything betokens
a bright future for this, the baby lodge of the district.
The W. M. designate, W. Bro. Staback, a P. M. of Vic-
toria lodge, Kirkfield, supported by his Wardens and
other officers, are very enthusiastic in their work, and the
prospects of the lodge are of the best. The Secretary,
Bro. P. Mclntyre, lias the reputation of being a model
man for the position. After the opening ceremony no
less than 21 applications were received, about whom I
made careful enquiries, and am satisfied that they are all
good men and true. After the close of the lodge a fine
banquet was served, to which the applicants were invited,
and also to the meeting that was held afterwards in the
lodge room. We had the pleasure of listening to an
able address on the Semi-Centennial Fund from M. \V.
Bro. Harding, and also speeches from many of the breth-
ren and would-be brethren.

On February 7th I had the honor and also pleasure of
holding a Lodge of Instruction at Fenelon Falls under
the auspices of the Spry Lodge, No. 406. The brethren
of The Spry lodge have recently moved into handsome
new quarters, and have now, without exception, one of
the finest halls outside the cities in the province, and very
few cities have better. General surprise was expressed
at the convenience and size of the new hall, banquet hall,
ante and preparation rooms. Great credit must be given
to R. W. Bro. E. Fitzgerald for the work he has done for
his lodge in particular and for the Craft in general. He
has been a hard worker for years. There were 106
brethren present, among whom were no less than 16 Mas-
ters and Past Masters. The lodges represented were
Beaverton. Woodville, Sunderland, Kirkfield, Haliburton,
Minden, Kinmount, Fenelon Falls, Lindsay and Bobcay-

246 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.

geon. W. Bro. Begg, of Faithful Brethren, Lindsay,
worked the E. A. degree; W. Bro. Furness, of Murray,
Beaverton, the Fellow Craft, and W. Bro. R. Clark, of
North Entrance, Haliburton, the Master Mason degree.
The whole of the work was done in an almost faultless
manner and evoked the highest praise from all present.
Proper candidates were presented for the three degrees.
I had also the pleasure of the company of M. W. Bro.
Judge Harding, my particular friend and guide. After
the conclusion of the work a very fine banquet was
served in the beautiful banqueting hall, to which full jus-
tice was done. A very handsome souvenir of the occa-
sion was presented to each brother. Old Masons who
had attended many similar functions were unanimous in
saying that it was the best that they had ever attended.
All went away " Happy to meet, sorry to part, happy to
meet again."

On May ioth I had the pleasure of again visiting Hard-
ing lodge, Woodville, for the purpose of inspecting the
working of the lodge, and reporting as to the advisability
of granting a warrant by the Grand Lodge. I was
greeted by the W. M., W. Bro. Staback, and the Secre-
tary. Bro. P. Mclntyre, and went over the books of the
lodge, and also witnessed the conferring the E. A. and
F. C. degrees. The work was done in a manner that
would do credit to any lodge in the district, everything
is prosperous in connection with this lodge, and I have
much pleasure in asking the Grand Lodge to grant a war-
rant to this lodge. The junior officers are of the best,
the brethren who are coming in are the pick of the coun-
try, and they also have bought the property in which the
hall is situated. No mistake can be made in granting
the desired warrant to Harding lodge. Woodville.

I am at a loss to mention the lodge which has welcomed
me the warmest, and in which I have seen the best work.
I simply cannot name that lodge, and I hope and trust
that in the future the lodges of this district will continue
to prosper in the future as they have done in the past.

I would not do my duty if I did not mention the advice
and support that I have received from M. W. Bro. Hard-
ing and from M. W. Bro. Hugh Murray, the Grand Sec-
retary. May their shadows never grow less. They
have indeed been a tower of strength to me, and I hope in
the course of time to partly repay them.

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Composite Lodge, No. 30, Whitby: XV. Bro. Pringle,
W. M. ; W. Bro. R. S. Cormack, Secretary. I visited
this lodge on February 21st and met with a very warm
reception. The W. M., W. Bro. Pringle, presided. He
and his officers worked the Sublime degree in a perfect
manner. Everything was done to make the ceremony
as impressive as possible. I had the pleasure of meet-
ing many Past Masters of this lodge, and shall break
through my rule in saying that I also met R. W. Bro.
Ross, who consecrated my lodge many years ago. 1
also paid a visit to Bro. Barrett, an old and worthy
Mason who has been in distressed circumstances, and is
a splendid example of the benefits of the S. C. Fund. L
found the hall and other rooms in first-class condition,
well laid out, well furnished, an deverything provided to
conduct the work properly. The work was the M. M.
degree, Bro. Bell, the Chief of Police, was the victim,
and he will long remember the part that he took in it. He
was a splendid candidate. I could not but admire the
way in which the work was done. The Secretary's
books are perfectly kept, properly audited, dues well paid,
and the feeling in " old Whitby town " is very warm to-
wards each other. I had a very pleasant visit and hope
that I did some good.

Mount Zion Lodge, No. 39, Brooklin : W. Bro. J.
Bright, W. M. ; Bro. J. J. Moore, Secretary. I had the
pleasure of visiting this lodge on March 14th, and found
a large hall, nicely furnished, cosy and well warmed by
the kind greeting of many of the brethren. Brooklin is
one of the " has beens," but Mount Zion is a very live
lodge, is in good hands both as regards the present staff
of officers, Past Masters and members. The E. A. de-
gree was conferred upon one of its old members, and the
work was well done, the candidate being a very intelli-
gent young man. No fault could be found with the
work in any way. This lodge is laboring under the dis-
advantage of its being in an old settled part of the coun-
try, very few coming in but many going out, but the
brethren are true to the Craft in every respect. Bro.
Moore's books are models, dues well paid, and every-
thing in a very satisfactory condition.

Faithful Brethren Lodge, No. 77, Lindsay: W. Bro.
Begg, W. M. ; Bro. Corneil. Secretary. I visited this
lodge on February 9th. I had the pleasure of seeing the

248 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.

officers work the E. A. degree at the Lodge of Instruc-
tion at Fenelon Falls on February 7th. which was done
in an almost perfect manner. I also had the privilege
of seeing the M. M. degree worked this evening, and it
was also done very well indeed. This lodge is in a very
prosperous condition, a large number of good men com-
ing in, and the door is kept well tyled. As previously
stated, I shall not mention any officer in particular, either
for weal or woe, as all are good. I have visited this lodge
in past years and have always found them true and faith-
ful Craftsmen. Dues are well paid, financial standing
good, Secretary's books are perfect, general tone of the
lodge is of the best, a good general attendance, and I was
very much pleased to meet a goodly number of the Past
Masters. I enjoyed my visit very much and trust that
the remarks that I made will bear fruit.

Lebanon Lodge, Xo. 139, Oshawa: W. Bro. Dalton,
W. M.; Bro. A. R. McLean, Secretary. I visited this
lodge on March 13th, and was greeted by a very large
number of Past Masters, members and visitors from
Cedar lodge. There was also a large delegation of
brethren from Whitby, including that veteran, V. W. Bro.
Taylor. The Master Mason degree was worked in a
faultless manner by the W. M. and his officers, and too
much praise cannot be given the officers for their work.
This lodge includes among its members R. W. Bro. Pun-
shon, my immediate predecessor, who conducted the
musical part of the ceremony with his well known skill.
and also took part in the ceremony in a most impressive
manner. The Secretary's books are well kept, finances
in good shape, dues well paid, and the prospects of this
lodge are of the best. I also met my old friend, Bro.
Borsbery, with whom I had the pleasure of staying on
both my visits. One feature of the work that pleased
me was the way in which the candidate had his work up
before the Wardens, which preparation I found to be
general in the district.

Yerulam Lodge. Xo. 268, Bobcaygeon : W. Bro.
Herkmeyer, W. M. : W. Bro. W. J. Reid, Secretary. I
visited this lodge on April 6th, and was met at the station
by the W. M. and the Secretary. I found a very fine
hall, furnished with the best procurable, nicely deco-
rated, but. best of all, filled with a warm hearted set of
brethren. This lodge is on the high road to increased

ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, TORONTO, 5906. 249'

prosperity, is taking in first-class material, is well offi-
cered, and the work in the E. A. degree was very well
done. Nothing could exceed the kindness and warmth
of my reception, and, as usual during my visits, I gave
them a heart to heart talk, which I have every reason to
believe will bear good fruit. I here met one of my
oldest friends, V. W. Bro. C. E. Stewart, a staunch ad-
herent to the Craft and his lodge, and several other old
friends, and also the oldest member of the lodge, Bro. J.
L. Reid. Xo visit that 1 have made has given me
greater pleasure than this one, as from what I had heard
1 was prepared to see a very poor lodge, poor attendance,
and everything in very poor shape, but found everything
was the reverse. I found the dues fairly well paid, and
the Secretary's books perfect.

Cedar Bodge, No. 270, Oshawa : W. Bro. E. W.
Drew. W. M. ; W. Bro. L. K. Murton, Secretary. I had
the pleasure of visiting this lodge on February 23rd, and
was the guest of my old friend, Bro. Borsbery. I had
also the great pleasure of meeting my immediate prede-
cessor, R. W. Bro. Punshon, many Past Masters, and a
large number of brethren, including 14 visitors from
Whitby. The work was the Sublime Degree of a Mas-
ter Mason, in which R. W. Bro. Punshon, assisted by a
choir, took the musical part, and R. W. Bro. Ross also
took a part. The degree, as in former instances, and at
other places, was worked in a faultless manner, and it
was a very great pleasure indeed to see the degree worked
the way it was. Too much praise cannot be given the
various officers. The rooms at Oshawa are very fine in-
deed, and are a credit to the brethren of this live town.
W. Bro. Murton, the Secretary, has his books kept in a
perfect manner, dues well paid, and the financial affairs
in very good form. The prospects are very good. The
brethren of the two lodges, Lebanon and Cedar, view
with each other in giving me' a very warm welcome, and
I was very sorry indeed to say good-bye to them all. I
enjoyed my visit very much indeed.

Victoria Lodge, No. 398. Kirkfield : W. Bro. Ross,
W. M. ; Bro. McClelland. Secretary. Before visiting
this lodge 1 was warned that I should have difficulty in
getting away from the clutches of W. Bro. Mosgrover
and the prediction came true. The W. Bro: certainly
looked after my interests in every way, and I spent a

=250 LnAND LODGE OF CANADA.

very pleasant time with the Secretary. The work was
the conferring of the F. C. degree upon a very good can-
didate, which was done in a manner that no room for
fault finding was left. The W. M. and all his officers
did themselves proud on the occasion, and worked the
degree in a first-class manner. A number of brethren
were expected from Fenelon Falls, but through an acci-
dent could not be present. I found the books in first-
class order, the dues very well paid up, and everything
showed that the lodge is in a very prosperous condition.
Though not having the membership that they used to
Tiave, through removals, yet what they lack in numbers
they make up in enthusiasm.

The Spry Lodge, No. 406, Fenelon Falls : W. Bro.
JMcGee. \*. M. ; R. W. Bro. E. Fitzgerald, Secretary, i
visited this lodge on April 4th, and was greeted by a very
large number of brethren, including R. W. Bro. Fitz-
gerald. W. Bros. Dr. Graham, Robson and Nye. This
is my mother lodge, and each brother seemed to vie with
the other fellow to make my visit pleasant. I enjoyed
my visit very much and was only sorry to part. The
work was the conferring of the E. A. degree upon one of
the local bankers, which was done in a faultless manner
by the \Y. M. and his officers. The prospects of this
lodge are 01 the best. Theor beautiful suite of rooms,
the furniture, the officers, members, and the crude ma-
terial upon which to work cannot be excelled in the dis-
trict. Too much credit cannot be given to the brethren
in general, and to R. W. Bro. Fitzgerald in particular,
for the enterprise and taste displayed in their new hall.
The memory of this visit will ever remain green in my
memory.

Murray Lodge. Xo. 408, Beaverton : W. Bro. Fur-
ness, W. M. ; W. Bro. N. Rutherford, Secretary. I
visited this lodge on January 4th and found a fine new
"hall, very well furnished, well lighted, heated, and a very
large number of brethren present, including some visi-
tors from King Edward lodge. Sunderland. The work
was the Sublime degree, which was very well done. Dues
are well paid up. financial condition good, attendance
very good, and general tone of the lodge is of the best.
The Secretary's books are in perfect condition, and I was
greatly cheered by the presence of several Past Masters.
Xo fear may be felt for the future of Murray lodge so

ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, TORONTO, 5906. 251

long as they have officers and members as at present. I
received a very warm welcome from all, and was sorry
to leave. I spent the day with the brethren and found
them to be true and worthy brothers.

Fidelity Lodge, No. 428, Port Perry : W. Bro. Free-
born, W. M.; W. Bro. Spence, Secretary. I visited this
lodge on February 20th, and found a very large number
of Past Masters and brethren present to greet me, in-
cluding a number from a distance. The work for the
evening was the E. A. degree, which was rendered in a
most excellent manner. Nothing can exceed the good
feeling. Masonic and otherwise, existing among the
brethren, both in the lodge room and outside. They are
in possession of very fine rooms, well laid out, furnished
with the best, and have a beautiful, comfortable and com-
plete Masonic home. My visit here was marked by a
very warm welcome. The W. M. was in his chair, as
were also all his officers, and the veteran Secretary. V.
W. Bro. Spence, was also, as usual, on hand. I exam-
ined the books and found, as my predecessors had done,
everything correct and beautifully kept. The dues are
well paid, financial standing very good, and a prosperous
time is in store for Fidelity. I had also the pleasure of
meeting Past Masters Hutchinson, Davis, Harrison,
Swan and Beatty. May their shadows never grow less.

Arcadia Lodge, No. 440, Minden : W. Bro. J. Welch,
W. M. ; Bro. W. S. Munn, Secretary. I visited this
lodge on Friday, May 4th, and as it is my own lodge, I
was met by a very large number of brethren. The work-
was the conferring of the F. C. degree, which was fairly
well rendered. This lodge is laboring under the disad-
vantage of having had no Senior Warden for 11 months,
a S. D. who resides 16 miles away, and no J. D. for nine
months. Under the circumstances it is impossible to do
good work, but as the night of my visit was election night
better things may be looked for. The lodge is also
handicapped by the size of the hall, but the attendance
has always been good. This lodge was one of the first
to take up the Semi-Centennial Fund, and has paid its
full quota. There is no lodge in the district where the
dues are better paid (thanks to the Secretary), where the
books are better kept, and where, considering the dis-
tance the majority of the members have to travel, that the
attendance is anv better, and where the Past Masters are

252 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.

present. Being one of the charter members, it is with
feeling's of sadness that I bid good-bve to the brethren,
feeling sure, however, that I leave it in good hands. I
would strongly advise the brethren to be very careful in-
deed as to the material they bring in, as too much care
cannot be exercised in doing so. Good-bye, Arcadia.

Somerville Lodge, No. 451, Kinmount: W. Bro. R.
Smith, W. M. ; Bro. A. Train, Secretary. I visited this
lodge on April 5th, and was greeted by a very large num-
ber of Past Masters and members. The work was the
conferring of the T. A. degree, which under the circum-
stances was very well done. A very unpleasant incident
occurred during the ceremony, which it is only fair to
state the W. M. and Wardens was not in any way re-
sponsible for. I have called the attention of the W. M.
to this matter, which I trust will nver recur again. The
\V. M. cannot do his part if the junior officers neglect
theirs, which was done in this case, and by experienced
brethren who ought to have known better. I found the
books kept in a perfect condition, dues very well paid up,
finances in good shape, and a first-class Secretary attend-
ing to his work. The W. M. deserves great credit for
his rendition of the work, considering that his time is so
fully occupied. He is certainly a most painstaking
orhcer. The Wardens had their work well in hand. I
trust that the letter that I wrote to the lodge will have the
desired effect. This lodge needs to be very careful as
to material they take in, as, if not, the inevitable result
will ensue.

North Entrance Lodge, No. 463, Haliburton : W.
Bro. S. Johnston. W. M. ; Bro. E .E. Jones, Secretary. I
visited this lodge on March 23rd. and found a very large
attendance, all the Past Masters being present and every
officer in his place. The work was the Sublime degree
and was perfectly done. Too much praise cannot be
given to the officers for their work, which was also men-
tioned in my report of the Lodge of Instruction at Fene-
lon Falls. The candidate was an extra good one and
had taken fuil advantage of the instruction given to him.
]t was a real pleasure to visit this lodge, and when the
happy time arrives for them to move into a new hall
their cup will be full to overflowing. The prospects are
good, and they are 'determined to keep their portals well
and closely tyled. I had the pleasure also of seeing a

ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, TORONTO. 5906. 253

perfect set of books, which was what I expected to see
from Bro. Jones. I found also that the dues were well
paid up and the S. C. Fund had been well attended to.
W. Bro. Clarke delivered the charge in a most impressive
manner, something never to be forgotten. Haliburton
is a beautuul backwoods village, and has every prospect
of growing. I was sorry to say good-bye to the brethren.

King Edward Lodge, No. 464, Sunderland : W. Bro.
G. C. Beall, W. M.; Bro. Purvis, Secretary. I visited
this lodge on January 5th. This is one of the newest
lodges of the district, and, as my predecessor had re-
ported, I found everything first-class. A beautiful hall,
furnished with the best, well lighted, heated, and good
ante-rooms. As at Beaverton, my welcome was very
cordial. I found a fine lot of brethren, all harmonious,
and a very large attendance to greet me. I cannot men-
tion any officer in particular, as every one was perfect.
I spent the day amongst the brethren and got in close
touch with every one. Dues are well paid, financial
standing good, Secretary's books perfect, and general
tone of the lodge is very good. W. Bro. Thompson. 1.
P. M., was present. After the lodge was closed a very
-pleasant " at home " was held, at which every brother,
married and single, had his lad}-. A most enjoyable time
was spent, a time never to be forgotten.

Harding Lodge, Woodville. U. D. : I had again the
pleasure of visiting this, the baby lodge of the district, on
May 10th, and, as I expected. I found everything in first-
class shape. I have, in another place, made mention of
this lodge, and under the guidance of the YV. M., W. Bro.
Staback, and their worthy Secretary, Bro. Mclntyre, no
fear need be felt for their future. It was indeed a plea-
sure to visit these brethren once more, and when the
time came to part it was indeed with sad feelings that I
•did so.

All of which is fraternally submitted.

J. \V. WATSON, D. D. G. M.,

Ontario District No. 12.

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PRINCE EDWARD DISTRICT NO. 13.

To the Most Worshipful the Grand Master, Officers and
Members of the Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M.
of Canada, in the Province of Ontario :

Most Worshipful Sir and Brethren:

Unable as I will be to be personally present at Grand
Lodge owing to absence in England. I have requested
my immediate predecessor, R. W. Bro. Halliwell, from
whose past service to the Craft I have profited through-
out the year, and our faithful and zealous District Secre-
tary, V. W. Bro. Diamond, to represent me in reading
this report for 1905-1906.

If I literally carried out the maxim of the Grand
Master, audi vide tace, I would simply have to record
that I have heard everything of wisdom and of good re-
port, seen everything of strength and beauty, and spoken
everything that the kind consideration and sympathetic
appreciation of the brethren justified and encouraged
during my year of office. If real unity has been ce-
mented, ii practical uniformity has been attained, if
good seed has been sown and germinated, if a spirit of
research has been encouraged, if light has been dissemi-
nated, these happy results spring from the hearty co-
operation of the brethren of the district, and from the by
no means lonely furrows, broad and deep, which those
who have previously represented the Grand Master here,
have plowed and fertilized. Of Prince Edward District,
with its stalwart and chivalrous men of U. E. Loyalist
and Bay of Quinte stock, it may well be said that the
pioneer work is over — that the superstructure is being
erected upon a foundation — " Well made, truly laid, well
proved, true and trusty."

The lodges are generally equipped by the loving hands
and artistic taste of the brethren, as truly representative

-of " The House Beautiful," and there is a harmonious
recognition also of the two structures involved in the true

^Masonic creation —

256 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.

The one is joined in all its parts with cunning works of art,
The other by the ligaments that bind the human heart.

The new lodge opened under dispensation at Bancroft
in that true north is a practical illustration of the flowing;
frontier wave of progress. The loss of their building by
fire almost immediately after has evoked the sincerest
sympathy 01 the whole district, and the water used to ex-
tinguish the fire has not dampened the ardor of the en-
thusiastic brethren who have undertaken this arduous
labor of love in North Hastings.

The brethren of Tweed lodge have now secured quar-
ters of their own and will realize the impulse always as-
sociated with the possession and use of their own Ma-
sonic home.

I have visited all the twenty lodges of my district once,
some of them twice, with the exception of Madoc lodge,
the pleasure of visiting which I have deputed to R. W.
Bro. O'Flynn, who is in Madoc " to the manor born." I
have found, with possibly one exception, that the lodges
not merely reflected their locality, but also gave a tone
and earnestness to their locality that is easily recognized
by the thoughtful observer. The good citizen is a good
Mason, and the good Mason a good citizen. Cobourg
lodge membership should be doubled in order to justify
its good work as the exponent of a now populous and
prosperous centre.

The boundaries between the 13th and 14th Masonic
districts have been fraternally obliterated by R. \Y. Bro.
Herrington and myself, and my visits to Union Lodge,
Napanee, and Ancient St. John's Lodge, Kingston, are-
remembered with special pleasure, while the brethren of
the 13th were delighted to welcome and honor R. W..
Bro. Herrington as more than guest within their confines.

The evening which the Grand Master devoted to the
History and Symbolism of Masonry in Belleville will not
soon be forgotten, as the occasion of much brotherly
good fellowship and as a means of introducing to the-
brethren an able original contribution to Masonic litera-
ture by Bro. Knight of the Belleville, my mother lodge.

R. W. Bro. J. C. Morgan has taken up his residence
among us and has inspired both young and old Masons
with his eloquent exposition of the tenets and possibili-
ties of the Craft. We need met of enthusiasm to stir
the new fires at the old altars and to stimulate in young;

ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, TORONTO. 5906. 257

Masons the desire for light, the light that socially warms,
intellectually shines, and spiritually elevates.

There are eighteen good and efficient Secretaries in
P. E. District, many of them Past Masters. Bro. Geo.
Keyes, Secretary of Colborne lodge, a lodge that does
more good work by fraternal visiting than any other in
the district, is worthy of all honor as a veteran entitled
to the long service decoration of Masonry.

The Past Masters have evinced a most laudable spirit
of activity in nearly all the lodges, and stand steadily
shoulder to shoulder as the Boys of the Old Brigade.
One memorable military night, when all the chairs were
filled by officers of the 16th and 49th regiment, wearing
the regalia of the Royal Craft over the King's uniform,
stands out as a bright and touching experience and
memory.

The Grand Master and the Grand Secretary have
throughout the year set an example of courtesy and
promptness in their business-like and fraternal replies to
all communications.

The Grand Lodge Benevolent Fund has been kept be-
fore the brethren by the appeals to their individual and
personal privileges, and reciprocal obligations and self-
respecting exercise of brotherly deeds of mutual support
rather than to their official duty as lodges. Many have
responded, many more will respond, and Moira Lodge
Mo. 11 has promised a full contribution representing its
full membership in October next. All honor to those
brethren who, having first done their duty by their
homes, aid in building this permanent monument of On-
tario's Masonic beneficence.

Notwithstanding the size ot the district and the long
distances from center to circumference. I have always
been accompanied on my visits by " men of light and
leading," who have diffused knowledge, illustrated good
comradeship, and kept in touch. May all my successors
have a lifeguard of honor, ripe in experience, zealous in
good work.

Warkworth lodge has most commendably introduced
music into the conferring of their degrees, and all the
lodges acknowledge the power and beauty of thus " link-
ing sound with sight and sense " in their social functions,
not the least important work of the craftsmen, whose
grand design is " to be themselves happy and to com-

258 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.

municate happiness to others." That the work is but a
means to an end, that the candidate must not be left to
grope after he rounds out his third degree, that each
lodge meeting should be made by forethought satisfying
as well as formally correct, is becoming more and more
recognized by those brethren who are ready and willing
and able to give a reason for the faith that is in them.
While the rulers of the Craft continue to impress upon
the brethren the dignity and high importance of Free-
masonry, while the brethren keep our lodges properly
and discriminately tyled, so that each new candidate will
be not merely strengthened by, but be a strength to Ma-
sonry, and one whom we may delight to meet and greet
as friend and brother in all relations of life, while we
strive only in that one permissible emulation of Masonry,
namely, " who best may work who best agree," we will
indeed build perhaps better than we know and will be fac-
tors in the development of that grandest human organi-
zation to which we month by month and year by year
pledge our undivided and continued allegiance.
All of which is fraternally submitted.

W. N. PONTON, D. D. G. M..

Prince Edward District No. 13.

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FROXTEXAC DISTRICT XO. 14.

To the Most Worshipful the Grand Master, Officers and
Members of the Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M.
of Canada, in the Province of Ontario :

Most Worshipful Sir and Brethren :

I have the honor to present to you herewith my report
upon the condition of Masonry in the Frontenac Dis-
trict for Lie year ending June 24th, 1906. It was with
no small degree of misgiving that I assumed the duties
of the office of District Deputy Grand Master of this old
district, which in many respects is entitled to be styled
the cradle of Canadian Masonry.

Many of my immediate predecessors were men who
had devoted a great deal of time to the study of the his-
tory of the Craft, and had for years taken an active part
in the proceedings of Grand Lodge. Their ripened ex-
perience and knowledge of all things appertaining to the
welfare of the Craft equipped them to a degree I felt my-
self unable to attain. Compared with such I felt my-
self a novice.

To receive the unanimous vote of the representatives
of this district upon the occasion of my first visit to
Grand Lodge was an honor I could not fail to appreciate,
and I most sincerely thank the brethren of the district
for the confidence they reposed in me upon that occasion.

I have, in my weak way, done my best to live up to
their expectations. Fortunately for me the duties in-
volving upon me have been very light. I have visited
every lodge in the district except one. The reason for
not visiting that one are set forth in my report upon that
lodge. I have, in accordance with the request of the M.
W. the Grand Master, endeavored to impress upon the
various lodges the importance of contributing liberally
to the Semi-Centennial Fund, and I think the returns will
show that they have done fairly well in this respect.

As to the several lodges visited by me I beg to report
as follows :

Lome Lodge, Xo. 404, Tamworth : My first official

ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, TORONTO, 5906. 261

-visit was paid to this lodge. The roads were bad, and
the chilly November weather was such as would, I fear,
under like circumstances, induce the ordinary townsman
to forget all about his summons to a lodge meeting. I
was agreeably surprised to be greeted by 25 enthusiastic
Masons. The comfortable and well furnished lodge
room and the excellent work I witnessed were sufficient
to explain the good attendance. I can heartily endorse
all the good things my predecessors have reported con-
cerning Lome lodge. W. Bro. Kennedy is a worthy
successor to the well-skilled Masters who preceded him,
and is ably supported by the officers of his lodge.

Westport Lodge, No. 441, Westport : I visited this
lodge on December 1st. When I consider the efficient
Past Masters who are in close touch with the lodge I am
not satisfied that the officers are doing as good work as
they should. I did not have to go far to find the cause.
They have drifted into the very careless habit of disre-
garding the hour named in the summons for opening
their meetings, and as a rule it is 9 o'clock before they as-
semble. No argument is necessary to demonstrate the
inevitable result of such a practice. The finances of the
lodge are in a good condition, their room is well fur-
nished, and the brethren are entertaining and sociable.
If they act upon my suggestion, and open their lodge
regularly and promptly at an earlier hour, my successor
will, I am sure, find a great improvement in the work.

Albion Lodge, No. 109, Harrowsmith : My visit to
this lodge was upon the occasion of their election of offi-
cers in December. The lodge room was well filled,
some of the brethren travelling fifteen or twenty miles in
order to be present. The W. M. had recently left the
neighborhood, but his place was ably filled by \Y. Bro.
Dr. Lockhart, who continues to take an active interest in
the lodge. R. W. Bro. Wartman appears, from the
register, to be a regular attendant, and the interest mani-
fested by him and the other Past Masters has a most
beneficial influence upon the entire membership. Fre-
quently we find Past Masters too ready to retire after
having completed their term in the East. This naturally
discourages those who have not been so honored by their
brethren, and is a very improper return for the confi-
dence that has been placed in them. In every respect
Albion is in a prosperous condition, and although no

262 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.

work was done in my presence other than the opening
and closing in the three degrees, I am satisfied the offi-
cers are well qualified to perform it.

Cataraqui Lodge, No. 92, Kingston : My visit to this
lodge was at the first meeting after installation of the
officers. There was no degree work, but the new offi-
cers opened and closed the lodge in the three degrees in
a satisfactory manner. This lodge is fortunate in hav-
ing a first-class Secretary in the person of R. W. Bro.
Hendrie. who not only fulfils the duties of that office in
an excellent manner, but exercises a fatherly oversight
over all matters appertaining to the welfare of the lodge.
The dues are promptly collected and the financial prob-
lem is mastered. I was deeply impressed with the ser-
iousness with which the members of this lodge regard
their duties to the Craft. Their hearts were full of love
and sympathy for each other, as was illustrated by two
or three touching incidents during the evening, and I feel
confident that the members of Cataraqui lodge are exem-
plifying the true principles of Masonry in their daily
lives.

Prince Arthur Lodge, No. 228, Odessa: My visit to
this lodge was also at the first meeting after installation.
It was a wet, disagreeable night in January, when most
people would hesitate before hitching up and driving sev-
eral miles to meet their brethren upon the square. * The
hardy members of Prince Arthur were not deterred from
facing the inclement weather. The officers opened and
closed in the three degrees in a very creditable manner.
A candidate was initiated, but this part of the work was
not up to the standard. I was disposed to attribute this
want of proficiency to the nervousness of the newly in-
stalled officers, who were somewhat timid in the presence
of such skilled Past Masters as V. W. Bro. Rankin and
W. Bro. Gerow, of Union Lodge, No. 9, who accompa-
nied me upon my visit. Their meetings are held in a
very comfortable room, in which several other orders
also meet. This is not to be encouraged, but the limited
membership does not seem to warrant the renting of a
hall for their exclusive use.

Maple Leaf Lodge, No. 119, Bath: The warm wel-
come extended to me by the brethren of this lodge upon
my official visit was ample compensation for a cold drive
with the tnermometer at 20 degrees below zero. I can-

ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, TORONTO, 5906. 263

not speak in too high praise of the standing of this lodge.
The members are selected principally from good old U.
E. Loyalist stock, and in appearance and intellect will
hold their own with any lodge in the district. The offi-
cers are well skilled and are doing magnificent work.
They have paid to the Semi-Centennial Fund more than
was asked from them. In every respect I can testify to
the efficiency of Maple Leaf.

Minden Lodge, No. 253, Kingston: This lodge is well
officered, but the members are not giving them the sup-
port they deserve. I do not confine this criticism to the
ordinary members, but to the Past Masters as well. They
are able men, highly respected in business and social
circles, and their example to the other brethren is having
a bad effect upon the attendance. This is due to care-
lessness and not to any disrespect to the officers, as they
are capable men and held in the highest esteem by the
lodge. In every other respect Minden may confidently
be relied upon to maintain the good reputation it has
justly earned.

L'nion Lodge, No. 9, Napanee : November 28, 1905,
will ever be remembered as a red letter day in the annals
of Union lodge. Two hundred and fifty Masons from
different parts of the 13th and 14th districts, assembled
in Napanee to participate in a Lodge of Instruction.
Among the distinguished guests were M. W. Bro. James
H. Burritt, Grand Master; R. W. Bro. J. C. Morgan, of
Barrie : R. W. Bros. W. N. Ponton and E. E. O'Flvnn,
of Belleville ; R. W. Bro. J. C. Halliwell, of Sterling ; R.
W. Bro. Abram Shaw, of Kingston ; R. \Y. Bros. G. A.
Aylesworth and Robert Longmore, of Newburgh, and
R. W. Bro. Wartman. of Colebrook. The three degrees
were exemplified by representatives from different lodges
in the district, and the most exacting critic would have
found it difficult to suggest an improvement in any part
of the work. At the conclusion of the Lodge of In-
struction a sumptuous banquet was tendered M. W. Bro.
Burritt and the visiting brethren at which elevating and
instructive speeches were delivered. My official visit
was made on February 9th, in company with R. W. Bro.
Lieut.-Col. Ponton, of the 13th District, with whom I
have exchanged visits on many occasions during my term
of office. The most cordial relation exists between
these two adjoining districts, and I desire to acknowledge

264 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.

the great benefit I have derived from these fraternal
courtesies extended by R. W. Bro. Ponton. Union lodge
is well officered and is doing a magnificent work.

The Ancient St. John's Lodge. Xo. 3. Kingston: I
visited this lodge on March 1st. and had the pleasure of
being accompanied bv R. W. Bro. Ponton, D. D. G. M.
of the 13th district. ' R. W. Bro. Waddell, D. D. G. M.
of the 15th district, also came to Kingston to attend this
meeting, but an hour before the lodge opened he was
summoned home on professional business, much to the
disappointment of the Kingston brethren. This lodge
has for years enjoyed the reputation of doing excellent
work, and under the able direction of W. Bro. Farrell
and his officers that reputation is not likely to suffer dur-
ing 1906. The first degree was conferred in a most
satisfactory manner.

Elysian Lodge. Xo. 212. Garden Island: Owing to
the open winter I deferred my intended visit to this lodge
until I thought I could cross the bay in safety, and finally
arranged to go over in company with several of the King-
ston brethren on March 5th. A thaw occurred a few
days before that date, and I was reluctantly obliged to
forego the pleasure of meeting the Island brethren. I
have received excellent reports about this lodge, especial-
ly from R. W. Bro. Minnes, who was so pleased with the
reception accorded him that he volunteered to accompany
me upon my visit. I sincerely regret that I was unable
to meet these brethren in their own lodge room.

Leeds Lodge. XTo. 201. Gananoque : Xo lodge in the
district shows greater evidence of prosperity than this.
Everything is in good order and up to date. The offi-
cers understand their duties and take pleasure in the per-
formance of them. A full orchestra of good musicians
lends a charm to the work and makes the meetings more
attractive than they otherwise would be. I cannot single
out any one officer or any special feature for comment.
I was pleased and delighted with all I witnessed. R. W.
Bro. Skinner continues to assist and encourage the breth-
ren of Leeds lodge, and his enthusiasm appears to be
contagious.

Victoria Lodge, Xo. 299, Centreville : My visit to this
lodge unfortunately fell upon the same date as a snow
storm, and the weather was accordingly most disagreea-
ble, yet about twenty members assembled. I regret to

ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, TORONTO, 5906. 265

report that the W. M". was not present, and I have re-
ceived no satisfactory explanation of his absence. Among
the visitors present were R. W. Bro. Longmore, of Prince
of Wales Lodge, Newburg, and W. Bro. Gerow, of Union
lodge, Xapanee. W. Bro. Carscallen is a regular at-
tendant, and often at great personal inconvenience to
himself. Assisted by the visiting brethren he conferred
the third degree upon a son of W. Bro. Cox. The can-
didate was particularly well prepared, and the work was
done in a creditable manner. The candidate, at the con-
clusion of the ceremony, was presented with a handsome
gold locket by his brethren, as he was to leave in a few
days for the Northwest.

Rideau Lodge, No. 460, Seeley's Bay : I visited this
lodge on April 3rd, accompanied by R. YV. Bro. Skinner,
W. Bro. Black, W. Bro. Graham, and other members of
Leeds Lodge, Gananoque. YV. Bro. Gardiner is a pains-
taking officer, and with the other members deserves great
credit for the rapid progress made in furnishing and
equipping their new lodge room. If the subordinate
officers were all as zealous and regular in attendance as
the W. M. the success of the lodge would be greater
still. A number of the members live several miles from
the village, and doubtless find it very inconvenient to go
to lodge after a hard day's work. This difficulty is, in
my opinion, aggravated by the habit of opening the lodge
at an hour so late that the members cannot reach their
respective homes until long alter their regular bedtime.
I sincerely hope an effort will be made to overcome this
drawback.

•Prince of Wales Lodge, Xo. 146, Xewburgh : Accom-
panied by a number of brethren from Union Lodge, No.
9, I visited this lodge on April 30th. The membership
is small, and a number of those upon the roll are non-
residents, yet the regular meetings are fairly well at-
tended and the officers are able to perform their work.
R. W. Bros. G. Anson Aylesworth and Robert Longmore
are faithful supporters of this lodge and set a worthy
example to the younger members. W. Bro. Miller con-
ferred the third degree, after which a pleasant social
evening was spent around a well laden banquet table.

Simpson Lodge, No. 157, Newboro : My round of
official visits was brought to a happy conclusion on June
5th. which was spent with the brethren of Simpson lodge.

266 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.

W. Bro. Johnson, who has been re-elected Master for the
fourth term, is held in the highest esteem by the brethren,
and is worthy of the confidence reposed in him. At this
meeting I was pleased to have the opportunity of renew-
ing my acquaintance with R. W. Bro. Dargavel and R.
W. Bro. Lewis, who continue to manifest a lively interest
in the welfare of their mother lodge. Simpson lodge is
in good hands, and I can safely predict for it a prosper-
ous career.

I may add that nowhere in the district have my services
been required to settle any disputes or adjust any differ-
ences. Perfect harmony prevails, not only among the
various lodges, but also among the brethren of the sev-
eral lodges under my jurisdiction.

I have on every occasion been accorded that respect
due to the office I feel I have unworthily filled, and the
brethren have all evinced a desire to demonstrate their
affection for the Craft and their loyalty to those in au-
thority. Above every other object sought to be at-
tained by me. 1 have endeavored, to the best of my
ability, to impress upon the brethren the importance of
practicing our doctrines in our daily lives, and I sincerely
trust and believe that my efforts in this direction have
not been in vain.

I desire to acknowledge my gratitude to the M. W. the
Grand Master for his gracious visit to my mother lodge
at the Lodge of Instruction held in November last.

From R. W. Bro. Lieut.-Col. Ponton, of the 13th Dis-
trict. I have received material assistance from our fre-
quent exchange of visits. His eloquent addresses have
delighted all the gatherings we have visited together, and
to the \Y. M's and brethren throughout the district I wish
to express my thanks for the loyalty they have shown to
the Grand Lodge, and for the many acts of courtesy they
have shown to me. I can assure them all that I have
deeply appreciated the warm welcome they invariably ex-
tended to me, and shall ever remember their kindness and
good will, which I trust I may continue to merit by do-
ing all in my power to further their interests.

While the past year has been a most satisfactory one
in this district, yet one sad event has struck deeply into
the hearts of all Masons, not only in this district, but
throughout the entire Masonic world. Through the
lamented death of M. W. Bro. YYalkem we have lost one

ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, TORONTO, 5906. 267

of our boldest champions. He was a distinguished
scholar, a leader in his profession, a bulwark in the
church to which he belonged, and a kind-hearted and
polished gentleman. The loss is one we deeply deplore,
and as i stood beside the casket containing all that was
mortal of our dear departed brother, I felt that we, par-
ticularly in this district, had lost a counsellor and friend
whose place it will be very difficult to fill. May we ever
cherish his memory in our hearts by trying to emulate his
good example. I have the honor to be,
Yours fraternally,

W. S. HERRINGTON. D. D. G. M.,

Frontenac District No. 14.

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ST. LAWRTNCE DISTRICT, NO. 15.

To the Most Worshipful the Grand Master, Officers and
Members of the Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M.
of Canada, in the Province of Ontario ;

Most Worshipful Sir and Brethren :

In completing my duties as inspector of the work in
the 15th Masonic District, I submit for your considera-
tion my official report on the condition and progress of
Freemasonry in St. Lawrence District for the past Ma-
sonic year ending June 30th, 1906.

Having had the honor and pleasure of representing
the Grand Master in St. Lawrence District during the
said term, I wish at the outset to express my thanks to
the brethren of the district, and especially to those who
were assembled at Hamilton, Ont., in July, 1905, for hav-
ing unanimously elected me to fill the high and responsi-
ble position of D. D. G. M. on the semi-centennial anni-
versary of our beloved order, at the largest assembly ever
held within the walls of Grand Lodge. In accepting this
office I felt that I was undertaking a very important and
responsible work, and I feel now that I have failed to dis-
charge the duties of the position in the manner which I
should have done. Trusting, however, that the brethren
of this important district will overlook my shortcomings
and accept my most hearty thanks for honors conferred
upon me.

I have visited every lodge in my district at least once
(some of them more) during the year, and at each visit
1 had the lodge opened and closed in the three degrees,
as well as observing the other work of the evening, and,
afterwards gave the brethren a short address on Free-
masonry and the duties which Masons owe to the Craft,
to their lodge, and humanity.

Masonry in St. Lawrence District is in a very progres-
sive and excellent condition. The lodges are ruled by
capable Masters, who are supported by well and truly
tried Past Masters and faithful subordinate officers, and
I believe all the lodges are endeavoring to comply with

270 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.

the regulations of Grand Lodge. The best Masonic
feeling prevails, peace and harmony exist, and most of
the lodges have shown a decided increase in membership.

Complying as closely as possible with the instructions
received from the Grand Secretary, M. W. Bro. Hugh
Murray, I shall observe brevity and avoid to the best of
my ability all reference to unimportant details.

I have endeavored to impress upon the various lodges
in the district the importance of becoming proficient in
every detail so that uniformity and perfection in the work
might be accomplished. The majority of the lodges in
this district have had a fair amount of work during the
year, and the manner in which the general business is
conducted, and degrees conferred, is very creditable and
satisfactory. It is also gratifying to see an increased at-
tention being paid to the preparation of candidates, and
T have particularly advised that no brother should re-
ceive a higher degree until he had committed to memory
the obligation of the preceeding degree and was made
proficient in the lecture of those through which he had
.already passed, for it is a duty that we should so prepare
those whom we admit within our portals that they may
with credit to themselves and their lodge be able to work
their way as a visitor into any lodge.

My first official act, by authority of the M. W. the
Grand Master, was a letter to the various subordinate
lodges in the district in reference to the necessity of every
lodge obtaining a dispensation from the Grand Master
for all Masonic functions either with or without regalia.

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS.

I found in a few lodges the practice still prevails of
reading the charges to candidates, which is part of the
work of the Master, and it should be delivered by him or
a P. M. from the East.

If the Master in any lodge where this prevails would
set the example of delivering them his successor in office
would endeavor not to be benind him in that respect ; but.
if he finds it impossible to do this himself he should ask
a P. M.. or preferably the I. P. M., to perform the duty
on his behalf.

I would suggest that in each lodge some well qualified
P. M., who would undertake to get up thoroughly the in-
stallation ceremony, for in some lodges this work is

ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, TORONTO, 5906. 271

slovenly and carelessly done, and the officers installed
have in consequence little or no knowledge of the beauty
and solemnity of the ceremony.

by-laws.

On the 14th of October, 1905, I received from Lans-
downe Lodge, No. 387, Lansdowns, for approval of the
M. W. the Grand Master, an amendment to the by-laws,
which were duly approved of and confirmed by the M.
W. the Grand Master.

HEALING.

April 18th, 1906, by dispensation, I healed Bro. John
Osmond in Sussex Lodge, No. 5, A. F. & A. M., G. R.
C., Brockville, Ont.

DISPENSATIONS.

During the year I have granted the following dispen-
sations, viz. : St. Francis Lodge, No. 24, meeting at
Smith's Falls, Ont., to hold a District Lodge of Instruc-
tion, clothed as Masons, July 17th, 1906; Rising Sun
Lodge, No. 85, Athens, to attend divine service June
24th, 1906; Merrickville Lodge, No. 55, Merrickville, to
attend divine service June 24th, 1906; Sussex Lodge, No.
5, Brockville, to attend divine service June 17th, 1906;
St. Francis Lodge, No. 24, Smith's Falls, to attend divine
service June 24th, 1906 ; Harmony Lodge, No. 370, Delta,
to attend divine service June 24th, 1906.

SUSPENSIONS.

I received notice from the Secretary of Merrickville
Lodge, No. 55, that Bro. Robert Soper, of said lodge,
had been suspended for non-payment of dues, and in ac-
cordance therewith notified the Grand Secretary of the
same.

GRIEVANCES.

During my official term I am sorrp to report that a
charge was preferred against a brother by a \Y. brother
for unmasonic conduct and violation of his obligation,
but I am pleased to say that matters have been amicably
settled and peace restored. I also met with two other
frictions in the district, but am led to hope that they have
been prudently and fraternally adjusted.

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DISTRICT LODGE OF INSTRUCTION*.

By dispensation a largely attended, interesting, and
Very successful District Lodge of Instruction ^vas held in
the Masonic hall, Smith's Falls, Ont., on the afternoon
and evening of January 17th, 1906. The arrangements
for the meeting and entertainment of the visiting breth-
ren were entrusted to and under the sanction of St.
Francis Lodge, No. 24, Smith's Falls. The attendance
was large and very representative, every lodge in the dis-
trict furnishing its ouota, some 230 brethren being
present. The lodge was opened in the first degree at
2.X) p. m., W. Bro. H. A. Ross, W. M.. presiding in the
East. R. \Y. Bros. W. H. Waddell and A. M. Fulton,
D. D. G. M's for St. Lawrence Xo. 15 and Eastern Dis-
trict No. 21, were respectively introduced and received
with honors due their rank. The M. \Y. the Grand
Master, Bro. James H. Burritt, K. C, of Pembroke, Ont.,
was introduced by R. W. Bros. Houston and Watchorn
and received with the grand honors due his exalted rank,
after which he assumed the gavel and addressed the
brethren. At this session an " initiation " was exempli-
fied by the officers of Mount Zion Lodge, No. 28, Kempt-
ville, Ont., after which a very interesting and instructive
discussion took place, when all questions of importance
were ably explained and answered by the M. W. the
Grand Master.

At the evening session a " passing " was exemplified
by the officers of Sussex Lodge, No. 5, and Salem Lodge,
No. 368, Brockville, Ont., and a " raising " by the offi-
cers of Merrickville Lodge, No. 55, Merrickville, Ont.
The work in each degree was exemplified by the several
lodges in a highly creditable and satisfactory manner and
could not fail to prove interesting and instructive to the
very large number of brethren present at both sessions.

The presence of the Grand Master, M. W. Bro. James
H. Burritt. K. C., who received a most enthusiastic and
cordial reception from the brethren, no doubt contributed
much to render the meeting successful and enjoyable by
his sociable manner and valuable advice, and I here de-
sire to acknowledge the obligation I am under to the
officers and members of St. Francis Lodge, as well as R.
W. Bro. Houston, for the excellent arrangements which
thev had made for the meeting and the handsome manner

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in which they entertained the visiting brethren, and in
this connection I might say that it is too much to expect
any one subordinate lodge to defray the expenses incur-
red in entertaining such large representative meetings.
for surely the benefits received by the delegates should
recompense them for incidental expenses, but in making
a proposition to appeal to the various subordinate lodges
for assistance the W. M. and Secretary most emphati-
cally declined the proffered aid.

SEMI-CENTENNIAL BENEVOLENT EUND.

Regarding this fund, I sent circulars to the W. M's of
the various lodges in the district, but am sorry to say that
it has not received the unanimous support of the breth-
ren, and despite the heroic efforts put forth by the P. D.
D. G. M. and District Committee I was surprised to learn
from Grand Lodge reports that there still remained in
St. Lawrence District five lodges from which nothing
had been paid in its behalf ; but, as requested by the M.
AW the Grand Master, I, at each official visit, explained
its aim and object as best I could, making an urgent and
strong appeal to the Craft of this 15th district in behalf
of this worthy and laudable cause. Whenever any mis-
understanding existed as to the purpose of this fund, the
need of it, and the way in which it was to be distributed.
I have made a special effort to place the matter before
the brethren in as clear and truthful a light as I possibly
could, and I feel assured, M. W. Sir, that my labors will
not be in vain. If each lodge will do its duty this noble
monument of gratitude will be erected as a credit to
Grand Lodge and a blessing to many of our needy,
worthy brethren and their dependents.

DEATHS.

The brethren of St. Lawrence District have several
times during the year been warned of the necessity of
serious thoughts regarding the inevitable destiny of man.

On the 22nd day of April, 1906, there passed to his
final rest W. Bro. James W. Crate, of St. Francis Lodge.
No. 24, Smith's Falls, being buried with honors due his
rank by the members of the Craft.

April 24th, Bro. Elgin Row. of St. James Lodge. No.
74. Bethel.

In St. Francis Lodge. No. 24. Smith's Falls. Bro. Geo.

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S. Peck, August 15th, 1905; Bro. Jas. Maunby, Decem-
ber 28th, 1905.

In Sussex Lodge, No. 5, Brockville, the following
brethren have died during the year : W. Bro. Launcelot
de Carle, July 26th, 1905, a member of said lodge for 41
years ; Bro. Henry Bramley, October 23rd. 1905 : Bro.
David S. Booth, March 26th, 1906: Bro. Wm. H. Weir.
June 16th, 1906; Bro. Wm. Wills, June 21st, 1906, also
a member of said lodge for 41 years.

In Macoy Lodge, No. 242, Bro. Joseph Stewart, De-
cember 20th, 1905 ; Bro. James Ferguson, E. A.. March
28th, 1906.

In Central Lodge. No. no, Bro. Peter Irving, and
lately of Tacoma, Washington Territory, died in this
city on Nevember 22nd, 1905 ; was buried with M. M.
honors, and some time previous to his death had con-
tributed $20.00 to the Semi-Centennial Benevolent Fund.

In True Britons Lodge, No. 14, Bro. Henry H. Roberts.

OFFICIAL VISITS.

True Britons Lodge, No. 14, Perth : W. Bro. Wm. T.
Hand, W. M. In my official capacity I visited this
lodge on the evening of the 5th day of March, 1906.
There was a fair attendance of the members. The
second and third degrees were exemplified in a wonder-
fully accurate and impressive manner. W. Bro. Hand
is an efficient and painstaking presiding officer. The
standing: of this lodge is good, and with a steady increase
in its membership the future prospects compare favor-
ably with any other in the district. I was pleased to
meet with P. M's Campbell, Kennedy. Hogg, Hope, Buf-
fam and McKenachie. In behalf of the Semi-Centennial
Benevolent Fund this lodge has contributed only mode-
rately, and some of its members think that more liberality
would be extended in this direction if a more judicious
appropriation of Grand Lodge funds (as to salaries)
were exercised. This lodge is fortunate in having one
of its P. M's as Secretary, W. Bro. Frank V. Buffam,
whose books are accurate and well kept. After the labor
of the evening was ended the fourth degree was enjoyed
bv all present, followed by speeches and songs, which
brought to a close a most enjoyable evening.

Merrickville Lodge, No. 55, Merrickville : W. Bro.
John F. Hicks, W. M. I had the pleasure of making

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my official visit to this lodge on the evening of March
6th, 1906. The attendance was very good, and having
no degrees to be conferred I requested the several open-
ings and closings to be proceeded with, and if possible
would like to see the exemplification of the third degree
by the W. M. and his new staff of officers, which was
performed in a very capable and efficient manner. W.
Bro. Hicks seems to realize his responsibilities, perform-
ing his duties with an earnest and impressive dictation,
being ably supported by an extra staff of officers, whom I
am confident will perfect themselves in the work and as
a result be elected to the East in due time. Financially
this lodge is in good standing, the dues being well col-
lected, having for its Secretary a painstaking official in
the person of R. W. Bro. Geo. B. Magee, whose books
are well kept, and the same may be said of R.
W. Bro. Watchorn, its staunch and reliable Treasurer.
As an incentive to the W. M. and officers of this lodge, I
was pleaseu to meet in the East R. W. Bros. Watchorn
and Magee, V. W. Bro. Dunlop, and W. Bros. Angus,
Postlethwaite, Davis, and I. P. M. Johnston. In its
contribution to the Semi-Centennial Benevolent Fund this
lodge has done fairly well, and I predict a good response
in the near future in aid of this heaven-born cause.

St. Francis Lodge, No. 24, Smith's Falls, Ont. : W.
Bro. Hugh A. Ross, W. M. The occasion of my official
visit was to this flourishing lodge on 9th of March, 1906.
There was a good attendance of members and a few-
visitors, the latter including R. W. Bros. Watchorn and
Magee, of No. 55, Merrickville, and a brother from
Hibernia Lodge, No. 3, St. Johns, New Brunswick.
There seems to be a very fine spirit pervading this lodge,
which, I think, is largely owing to the untiring energy of
R. W. Bro. Houston, who has been for years their effi-
cient Secretary, whose books are a model of perfection,
as well as those of their Treasurer, W. Bro. R. Hawkins.
The dues are well paid up, the financial standing is first-
class, and the future prospects of this lodge encouraging,
while the members seem to be enthusiastic in behalf of
the Semi-Centennial Benevolent Fund. The first degree
was exemplified for my inspection by the officers in a
very satisfactory and ritualistic manner, but from the
quality of the work rendered and lateness of the hour I
did not ask the W. M. to open and close in the higher de-

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grees, feeling satisfied that the W. M. and officers were
quite capable. The Junior Warden's lecture on the
tracing board was very well rendered by Bro. J. R.
Lavell. The W. M. and officers of this lodge are keep-
ing the work up to the high standard which it has held in
the past, and can safely say that the work is not surpassed.
by any lodge in the district. The fourth degree was ex-
emplified at the close of the meeting, the usual toasts
were proposed and responded to, which proved not the
least interesting of a very pleasant evening.

St. James Lodge, No. 74, Bethel: W. Bro. S. D.
Walker, W. M. I visited this old and well known lodge
on the evening of March 12th, 1906, and was tendered a
cordial and enthusiastic welcome. There were 25 mem-
bers and quite a number of visitors present. The first
degree was conferred upon two candidates who were in
waiting, as well as a passing. The work was presented
in a correct manner, or very nearlv so, and it was the
first time that the W. M. had conferred the degrees,
which showed that he had given it his undivided atten-
tion. The Wardens and Senior Deacon performed their
part in a creditable manner. This lodge has a number
of Past Masters, of whom I was pleased to meet at above
date W. Bros. A. P. Bissell. R. Edwards. W. W. Collier,
C. B. Murray, A. D. McDougall and I. P. M. G. A.
Marshall, and W. Bro. A. S. Knapp, of Sussex Lodge,
No. 5, Brockville. This lodge has contributed fairly
well in aid of the Semi-Centennial Benevolent Fund, and
have promised to be second to none in St. Lawrence Dis-
trict in doing their duty in aid of this worthy cause. The
arrearage of dues is light, and the building is owned by
the members, with no liabilities, and future prospects
good, having a steady increase in membership. A very
nice banquet followed the closing of lodge about 12
o'clock, when the usual toasts were proposed and re-
sponded to in short pithy speeches, making altogether a
most happv and enjoyable fourth degree.

Sussex Lodge. No. 5, Brockville : W. Bro. John A.
Derbyshire, W. M.. and Salem Lodge. No. 368. Brock-
ville:' W. Bro. H. H. Clark. W. M. The date of my
official visit to these lodges was made at an emergent
union meeting on the evening of March 21st. 1906. In
their magnificent and beautifully furnished lodge room
were assembled upward of 200 members and visitors.

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The W. M's and officers of both lodges are painstaking,
and quite competent to perform the duties of their respec-
tive offices. R. W. Bro. Geo. K. Dewey and W. Bro. E.
A. Geiger, the respective Secretaries of these lodges, are
zealous, competent, and painstaking officers, the books of
whom are kept in first-class order. The arrearages of
dues are comparatively light, while the response to the
call in aid of the Semi-Centennial Benevolent Fund has
been fairly good, but promising to do better in the future.
Financial standing is good, with a steady increase in
membership. The first degree was conferred upon a
candidate by the officers of both lodges in a very impres-
sive and ritualistic manner, and from evidence exhibited
the W. M's and officers are capable of performing their
duties in an intelligent and impressive manner. I was
much -leased to meet R. W. Bros. Jackson and Dewey,
as well as W. Bros. Storey, Mowatt, Hamson, Graham,
Laidlaw, Geiger, Roth and others. The musical organi-
zation of these lodges will rank as second to none in St.
Lawrence District, and lends much to the impressiveness
exemplified in our beautiful ceremonies. After closing,
the fourth degree was sumptuously exemplified, when the
usual toasts and responses were exchanged, intermingled
with vocal and instrumental selections from several
brethren, when the J. W's toast and singing " Auld Lang
Syne " brought this enthusiastic fraternal meeting to an
end.

Macoy Lodge, No. 242, Mallorvtown : • W. Bro. Gil-
bert Root, \Y. M, I had the pleasure of visiting this
lodge at an emergent meeting on the evening of April
4th. 1906. There was a fine attendance of members,
about 35 being present. The second degree was exem-
plified by the officers in a very creditable manner, and
judginp- from the work rendered I feet satisfied that the
best interests of the lodge are in good hands. The lodge
room is owned by the members, dvies well collected, and
financial standing good. The charge given on the trac-
ing board by the S. W. was well and impressively ren-
dered. I would suggest that the subordinate offices be
filled by young, active and capable members, getting them
schooled for higher offices in due time, giving the Past
Masters a well-earned rest, or use them as an occasional
spare if necessary. I was met and escorted from the
depot by my worthy and respected friend. W. Bro. Joseph

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Lane. M. D.. and W. Bro. Gilbert Root. W. M., being
most hospitably entertained by W. Bro. Lane and his
estimable wife at his beautiful home during my prolonged
stay until the next day. This lodge is in a healthy finan-
cial condition, and its members enthusiastic Masons.
After explaining the nature and object of the Semi-Cen-
tennial Benevolent Fund to the members as best I could,
they agreed to do their part in this urgent and heaven-
born cause in aid of our worthy afflicted brethren and
their dependents. I had the pleasure of meeting W.
Bros. Lane, H. Mallory, J. C. Raphael. S. A. Guild, C.
Mallory, M. E. Guild and others, spending an enjoyable
evening.

Lansdowne Lodge, No. 387, Lansdowne : W. Bro. S.
C. Horton, W. M. My official visit to this lodge was
made on the evening of April 5th, 1906, and was hospita-
bly received and entertained. The first degree was con-
ferred in an able and impressive manner by the W. M.,
who seems to realize his responsibilities, and is well sup-
ported by his officers. The charge given by the J. W.
on the tracing board was rendered in an emphatic and
able manner, which is seldom excelled. I had the W. M.
open and close the lodge in the three degrees. The dues
are well collected and the Secretary's books are well
kept. Peace and harmony prevail amongst the breth-
ren, with the future of this lodge prosperous and bright,
and as this lodge carries no insurance I advised the W.
M. to attend to this matter in order to secure themselves
from loss by fire. The present lodge room, for which
they pay rent, is inadequate to accommodate their in-
creasing membership, and as they have considerable to
their credit in the hands of the Treasurer I advised that
they make an effort to obtain suitable quarters of their
own. To the Semi-Centennial Benevolent Fund this
lodge had contributed but little, and as I tried to explain
its nature and object they became more interested in the
effort to make it a success in the jurisdiction of Ontario,
promising to do better in the future. I had the pleasure
of meeting W. Bros. J. M. Shaw. M. D.. Macdonald,
Darling, Johnston and J. A. Bradley, Sen.

Harmony Lodge, No. 370, Delta: W. Bro. C. C. Cop-
land, \Y. M. My visit to this lodge was made on the
evening of April nth, 1906. The attendance was small,
owing to the condition of the roads, only 13 being pres-

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ent. The W. M. and officers, although young, are capa-
ble of performing the work. Owing to the absence of
the brother eligible for advancement, another brother
kindly offered himself in this capacity, when the second
or Fellowcraft degree was conferred in creditable man-
ner by the W. M. and officers. By request the W. M.
opened and closed in the three degrees in a correct and
satisfactory manner. The nicely furnished and capa-
cious lodge room which is second to none in the district
(excepting Brockville), is owned by the members. The
books of the Secretary, Bro. J. W. Russell, are in good
order, and the dues are well collected. To the members
of this lodge who had not yet contributed their mite in
aid of the S. C. B. Fund, I explained the nature and ob-
ject of the scheme as best I could, beseeching them to
consider this matter as to their duties in relation to their
worthy, afflicted and indigent brethren and their depend-
ents, the Grand Master, and to the world, trusting that
they and other members of the Craft would consummate
my ardent desire in having St. Lawrence District well to
the front in paying its quota in aid of this heaven-born
cause in Tuh\ 1906. It was a pleasure to meet W. Bros.
Brown and Phelps, whom I had known by reputation as
the evergreen pillars in this lodge, as well as Bros. God-
kin, Knox and others, feeling that the interests of Ma-
sonry are in the hands of good and reliable officers.

Rising Sun Lodge, No. 85, Athens, Ont. : W. Bro.
Morley Earl, W. M. My official visit to this lodge was
made on the evening of April 12th, 1906, and I was fra-
ternally received on alighting from the train by the
worthy Secretary and Treasurer of the lodge, Bros. Ross
and Alguire. The lodge was opened and closed in the
three degrees, and the first or E. A. degree was conferred
upon two candidates in a fairly creditable manner. The
W. M. appears to realize his responsibilities, is painstak-
ing, doing his work very well, which will be come more
impressive by practice, this being one of the beauties of
Freemasonry. The books of Bro. Ross are well kept,
clues well collected, and financially the lodge is in a pros-
perous condition. The lodge room is comfortable, well
furnished, and homelike. I had the pleasure of meeting
W. Bros. Lamb, Alguire and Purvis, the latter assisting
the W. M. in a very ritualistic and impressive manner in
conferring the E. A. degree on one of the candidates, and

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at the conclusion when the W. T. was put to those enthu-
siastic newly initiated brethren brethren, who were de-
terminedly persistent in stating what they knew, the re-
sult of which will make upon them a lasting impression.
To the S. C. B. Fund this lodge has not yet paid anything,
when I exolained the origin and object of the scheme,
urgently requesting the brethren to contribute in aid of
this laudable undertaking, resulting in a favorable expres-
sion being evinced by the brethren, and would make an
effort in its behalf. At the conclusion a very nice exem-
plification of the fourth degree was enjoyed by the breth-
ren at the hotel of F. Pierce.

Central Lodge, No. no, Prescott, Ont. : W. Bro. H.
W. Kerfoot, W. M. To this lodge my official visit was
made at a regular meeting on the evening of Tuesday,
May ist, 1906. There was a good attendance. The
second degree was conferred in a creditable manner by
the W. M. and officers, although it was the first degree
conferred since their installation for the current year,
and owing to the able manner in which they performed
the work I did not ask them to open in the third degree ;
but I must say that the manner in which the Senior and
Junior Wardens, as well as the Senior Deacon, carried
out their several parts are deserving of special mention.
This lodge is in good financial standing, the dues are well
collected, and its books are well kept by an efficient Sec-
retary, V. W. Bro. H. H. Wells. This lodge has done
nobly in reference to the Semi-Centennial Benevolent
Fund, and I have not the least doubt but that this lodge
will maintain its laurels in behalf of this benevolent cause.
It afforded me extreme pleasure to meet my esteemed
friend and R. W. Bro., John F. Graham, as well as V. W.
Bro. H. H. Wells, of whom it may be said are the ever-
green pillars in this lodfie. At the conclusion a very
sociable and enjoyable fourth degree was exemplified
and fully appreciated by all, followed by the usual toasts
and responses, when a thoroughly fraternal meeting was
brought to a close by singing " Auld Lang Syne."

Mount Zion Lodge, No. 28, Kemptville, Ont. : W.
Bro. W. L. Phelps, W. M. I had the pleasure of mak-
ing my official visit to this lodge at its regular meeting
on the evening of Wednesday, May 2nd, 1906. There
was a very good attendance considering the inclemency
of the weather that evening:, and being: informed bv the

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W. M. that they had no degrees to confer, but from the
efficient manner in which they exemplified the work at
the late Lodge of Instruction held at Smith's Falls, Ont.,
on January 17th, 1906, I only asked him to open and close
in the several degrees. The W. M . seems to be a pains-
taking and efficient presiding officer, being well sup-
ported by his subordinate officers. The prospects of the
lodge are good, the dues are well collected, and the books
are well kept by a capable Secretary, W. Bro. S. H.
Guest. From late Grand Lodge reports this lodge had
not apparently paid anything in aid of the S. C. B. Fund,
but have promised to do better, and I feel that they and
others will do their duty in behalf of their worthy,
afflicted brethren and their dependents, the Grand Master
and the world, in this noble and worthy cause. I was
pleased to meet R. W. Bro. R. W. Watchorn, of No. 55,
Merrickville, who was unable to remain owing to im-
portant matters pending at Merrickville, as well as W.
Bros. Langstaff, Johnston and Coun. After closing of
the lodge the brethren repaired to the McPherson House,
where the festivities of the fourth degree were fully en-
joyed, and the pleasantries of the evening were brought
to a close bT- singing " Auld Lang Svne."

Lyn Lodge. No. 416, Lyn, Ont. : W. Bro. Rev. T. H.
Smith, W. M. The date of my official visit to this lodge
was at a regular meeting on the evening of Tuesday,
May 8th. 1906. The attendance was not very large, 14
members being present.,, As there were no degrees to be
conferred I requested the W. M. to open and close in the
several degrees, which were well performed, and judg-
ing from the manner in which the officers assisted the
W. M. I feel satisfied that they are capable of conferring
the several degrees. The arrearage of dues is quite
considerable, and I advised that prompt action be taken
in this matter in order to have prosperity in the lodge.
The prospects and financial standing are very good, and
the books of the Secretary are well kept. I was pleased
to meet R. W. Bros. Bullock and dimming, as well as
W. Bros. Brown. Petham. Parsons. Boyd and others. In
reference to the S. C. B. Fund I was pleased to learn that
this lodge had taken action in its behalf, and after my
usual entreaties in favor of this most worthy and lauda-
ble scheme they promised to do better in the future.
Appropriate and suitable remarks were expressed by the

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W. M., and reitterated by the brethren, regretting a
severance from their midst of an esteemed brother. Rev.
A. Dailey, to which he feelinglv replied. At the close of
the meeting the fourth degree was freely and sumptu-
ously exemplified and enjoyed by all, dispersing to their
several homes after singing " Auld Lang Syne."

Crystal Fountain Lodge, No. 389, North Augusta,
Ont.: W. Bro. Geo. W. Chapman, W. M. My last
official visit in St. Lawrence Listrict was made to my
mother lodge at an emergent meeting on the evening of
Wednesday, May 16th, 1906. There was a fair attend-
ance, 26 being present, with a small number of visitors
from St. Francis, St. James and Merrickville lodges.
The third degree was conferred upon two candidates in
a fairly creditable manner, which could have been much
improved had the W. M. and his assistants rendered the
work more slowly, as well as more impressive. The
prospects of this lodge are good, membership increasing,
they own the property and are out of debt, while the dues
are well paid, many being in advance. This lodge has
■done fairly well in reference to the S. C. B. Fund, but we
Tiave still about 6 members who as yet have not paid any-
thing towards this fund, and which I very much regret
to report. During the evening a great surprise was
sprung upon me in the reading and presentation of an ad-
dress of welcome and congratulation, as well as a beauti-
fully embossed and engraved Past Master's Jewel as a
token of esteem and a souvenir of being the first member
of Crystal Fountain Lodge upon whom the high honor of
D. D. G. M. had been conferred by the Craft of St. Law-
rence District, to which I briefly replied that the privilege
of representing the Grand Master in St. Lawrence Dis-
trict on the Semi-Centennial anniversary of our beloved
order was an honor that I would always remember with
grateful thanks to the Craft, and this P. Ms jewel a me-
mento from the members of my mother lodge, I shall
ever look upon it as a souvenir of the confidence, kindly
feelings and fraternal brotherly love in which I have been
recognized by my brethren. After closing the fourth
degree was enioyed by all in our capacious banqueting
100m. when the usual toasts, responses and pleasantries
of the function were brought to a close at 2 o'clock a. m.
"by singing " Auld Lang Syne."

I would recommend that the time of election of officers

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be changed from that now adopted by the majority of
lodges in St. Lawrence District so that all the lodges
elect their officers in June, as the D. D. G. M. is elected
to office in the middle of the official year of most of the
subordinate lodges, which compels him to visit them dur-
ing a few months at the last half of their year, crowding
the work into an inconveniently short period.

In conclusion permit me again to thank the brethren
of the district for the high honor conferred upon myself
and my mother lodge in electing me to the responsible
office of D. D. G. M., and for the courteous manner in
which I have invariably been received on my official
visits. I shall never forget the pleasant hours spent with
my brethren in the different lodges. I have tried my
best to do my duty, and in surrendering the gavel of
office to my successor I feel I am handing over to him an
influential district in a very satisfactory condition, and
bespeak for him the same cordial support which has been
accorded to me. If I have failed in my duty I ask the
brethren to forgive me and extend to me the broad man-
tle of Masonic charity, but I feel that, on retiring from
this honorable position, I have the confidence of my
brethren, and in years to come I can look back with plea-
sure to the many happy and pleasant evenings I have en-
joyed with the Craft, so that I shall have fond recollec-
tions of the time in which I represented the M. W. the
Grand Master in St. Lawrence District.

All of which is fraternally submitted.

W. H. WADDELL. D. D. G. M.,

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OTTAWA DISTRICT NO. 16.

To the Most Worshipful the Grand Master, Officers and
Members of the Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of
Canada, in the Province of Ontario :

Most Worshipful Sir and Brethren :

I have the honor to submit this my report on the con-
dition of Masonry in the Ottawa District Xo. 16 for the
current year. Before enumerating any of my official
acts I desire to express my sincere appreciation of the
high honor accorded to St. John's Lodge, Xo. 63, by the
election of one of its members to the distinguished office
of D. D. G. M. This lodge was instituted in 1842, and
for the first time in its history has a Grand Lodge officer.
I have endeavored, to the best of my ability, to uphold the
good name of my mother lodge and to merit the tokens
of approval and esteem bestowed upon me.

My first official appointments were those of District
Chaplain and District Secretary, and it was with pleasure
that I requested W. Bro. Rev. Chas. Saddington. of
Goodwood Lodge, Richmond, to accept the former, and
W. Bro. W. H. Mcintosh, of St. John's Lodge, the latter
office. To each of these W. brethren I am much indebt-
ed for kindly assistance and encouragement.

The district is, on the whole, in an exceedingly pros-
perous and progressive condition. Almost every lodge
has a good financial balance to its credit. The arrears
of dues, up to the time of my visit, had materially de-
cerased. and the number of suspensions for non-payment
growing smaller. With the exception of Goodwood
Dodge, Richmond, the Craft is comfortably, and in many
cases, elegantly housed, the appointments expensive, and
the regalia in good condition. Attendance has been a
p-ood percentage of the membership, and in every lodge
the Past Masters have evinced a striking loyalty to the
interests of the Craft. The clerical work is good, and
in only one instance different from the form as laid down
by Grand Lodge. Owing to the particular and minute

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instruction given by my immediate predecessors, R. W^
Bros. Luke, Geary and Wilson, I found very few irregu-
larities to correct and no violations of our ancient land-
marks. The character of the work, judged by the high
standard insisted upon by my predecessors, is all that
could be desired, and with two, or perhaps three excep-
tions, fully beyond the requirements of a fair decision by
an inspecting officer. Emergent meetings have been
the rule rather than the exception, which is gratifying, in
face of the fact that many lodges have raised the fee for
initiation, in some cases nearly double. Throughout the
whole district I have seen only harmony, singleness of
purpose, and an eager desire to advance the best interests
of the Craft. The jurisdiction is growing and will very
shortly attain the numerical strength of its former days
before Mattawa, Plantagenet, Yankleek Hill and Hawks-
bury were removed. A new and prosperous lodge has
been instituted at North Gower and also another at Rus-
sell, both of which promise vigorous and useful Masonic
lives. Evergreen Lodge, Lanark, which for a time was
inactive, has again " buckled on its armour " and is hold-
ing its meetings regularly and initiating candidates. A
new hall is urgently required at Goodwood, Richmond,
which I have every reason to believe will be built in the
near future.

DISPENSATIONS FOR NEW LODGES.

The Grand Master has been pleased to grant dispensa-
tions for the institution of new lodges, as follows :
Corinthian, North Gower, County Carleton ; Russell,
County Russell.

INVITATIONS.

I am indebted to the kindness of the brethren for the
following invitations :

Renfrew Lodge, No. 122, reception of brethren from
Merrickville.

Acacia Lodge, Hamilton, semi-centennial celebration.

Goodwood Lodge, Richmond, divine service.

Bonnechere Lodge, Eganville, at home.

Maxwell Lodge, Maxwell, reception to Grand Master.

Fidelity Lodge, Ottawa, reception to Grand Master.

Pembroke Lodge, Pembroke, Past Masters' night.

St. John's Lodge, Carleton Place, Past Masters' night..

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DEATHS.

I have been advised of the demise of the following-
brethren, whose loss is sincerely regretted :

Builders Lodge — Bro. C. S. Taggart.

Chaudiere Lodge — W. Bro. W. A. Bangs, V. W. Bro.
A. A. Henderson, Bro. R. C. Dewar.

St. Josn's Lodge, Bro. A. Nichols, W. Bro. Frank
Donald, Bro. James Miller.

Renfrew Lodge — Bro. Geo. W. McDonald, Bro. John
Smith.

Cobden Lodge — W. Bro. Robert Allen.

Woodwood Lodge — Bro. John A. Richardson, Bro.
Prank Davidson.

Doric LodgeBro. Chas. Scrim.

SEMI-CENTENNIAL FUND.

According to instructions I issued a circular contain-
ing, amongst other matters, a pointed reference to the
Semi-Centennial Benevolent Fund, and reappaointed the
several chairmen of the committees formed by my imme-
diate predecessor, R. W. Bro. Luke. I sent a second
letter to the chairman of each lodge recapitulating the
work, urging continued activity, and directing that all
monies be forwarded to R. W. Bro. John Robertson, who
kindly consented to continue as District Treasurer for
the fund. A further circular was sent in addition to the
general circular of Grand Lodge, on March 17th, request-
ing a strenuous solicitation and closing the date of return
of all monies to District Treasurer. At all my official
visits I have urged upon the Craft an appreciation of the
importance of this laudable work, and in every instance
have received marked expressions of encouragement.
Three lodees have paid the assessment in full. One
lodge has the amount on deposit in a chartered bank and
many lodges have already paid more than half of their
total assessment. The report of monies received this
year is as follows, per District Treasurer.

1. St. John's Lodge, No. 63, Carleton Place. $68.00.

2. Mississippi Lodge, No. 147, Almonte, $71.00.

3. Dalhousie Lodge, No. 52, Ottawa, $63.00.

4. Doric Lodge, No. 58, Ottawa, $73.00.

5. Builders' Lodge, No. 177, Ottawa. $36.00.

6. Fidelitv Lodge, No. 231, Ottawa. $54-00.

7. Chaudiere Lodge, No. 264, Ottawa. $52.00.

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8. Prince of Wales Lodge, No. 371. Ottawa. $67.10.

9. Bonneehere Lodge. Xo. 433, Eganville, $144.00. to
Grand Secretary.

Last year this district paid to the Grand Secretary the
sum of $2,191.00. according to last Grand Lodge report,
and it is with pleasure that we have knowledge that these
further sums have been collected. Some of the lodges
have increased their annual dues sufficient to cover the
amount within the time urged by Grand Lodge, while
others relv upon personal solicitation by committee. I
have every hope that the full quota of the district will
eventually be raised. I have encountered much dis-
satisfaction, that as each new initiation is made the num-
ber of assessment is raised by one. The brethren claim
that they should be assessed S3. 00 per capita on the num-
ber of members on the roll at the time the fund was first
launched.

LODGE OF INSTRUCTION.

A most successful Lodge of Instruction was held
under the charter and auspices of Builders' Lodge, Otta-
wa, on the evening of Friday. April 13th. 1906. The
attendance was very large even for this progressive dis-
trict. Many representatives from distant lodges were
present. Grand Lodge was well served by the presence
of R. W. Bros. Butterworth. Wilson. Clearv. Luke, Ste-
phen. J. A. Houston (Xo. 15), P. D. D. G'. M's; V. W.
Bros. Wilson, Cairns, with W. M's of all near sister
lodges and about 250 members of the Craft. The first
degree was worked by the officers of Dalhousie Lodge,
under W. Bro. Scott, and the work was so perfectly done
that the brethren had to look for points of discussion in
what might be done under other circumstances. The
lodge was passed by W. Bro. Perney and the officers of
Builders' Lodge, and a candidate examined, which was
complete in every detail. The lodge was then raised to
the third degree, called off, resumed laor, and the degree
conferred. In every detail the work was as near per-
fection as it is possible to attain, not a point for adverse
criticism occurred during the whole course of the work.
After the work was finished a full and free discussion of
the proceedings of the evening took place and many
points, principally minor, were debated. I took occasion
to remind brethren concerned that the so-called undress

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regalia was not as yet recognized by Grand Lodge, and a
peculiar action of the Inner Guard, upon which there is
everv ground for division of opinion, was well talked
over in a discussion led by R. W. Bro. Luke and W. Bro.
Sproule. I also drew attention to the lack of cour-
tesy displayed to Past Grand Lodge officers. The lodge
was closed in the three degrees, which completed a most
successful evening.

VISITS.

Dalhousie. Xo. 52 : Accompanied by a very large
deputation of brethren, among whom were R. W. Bros.
May, Luke, Wilson, McDonnell, Rea, Geary, Robert-
son and V. W. Bro. H. Wilson and many sitting Masters,
I visited this old and historic lodge on Tuesday, Novem-
ber 7th, 1005. My presentation by W. Bro. Parington
was most flattering, and the manner of my reception by
the W. M. was fraternal and dignified. The large lodge
room was crowded with members of the Craft, who were
attentive and interested. The work presented by the W.
M., W. Bro. Scott, was two initiations, which were well
done in a clear and careful manner. Owing to the ab-
sence of the J. W. the south was filled by the S. D., who
did his work most efficiently ; the J. D. was also absent,
but his substitute, Bro. Hall, performed his duties with-
out a flaw. A unique event at this meeting was the
presence of the tyler in a chair near the Tast, which he
occupied bv request of the W. M., after having been re-
ceived by a standing lodge. Bro. Sweetman has been
tyler for over fifty years, and as a token of regard and
esteem I had the pleasure of tendering, for his accept-
ance, a purse of gold, a gift of the brethren of this lodge.
I had also the gratification of presenting a P. M. jewel
to W. Bro. Sproule, one of the best Masters who ever oc-
cupied a chair. The evening concluded with an elabo-
rate banquet. Among the excellent speeches was that
of Bro. R. L. Borden, leader of the opposition in the
House of Commons, which was listened to with attention
and received with great applause.

Doric, No. 58: A large number of Grand Lodge offi-
cers honored me by their presence when I paid my offi-
cial visit to this lodge on Friday, January 5th, 1906. I
was most cordially received by the W. M. and brethren.
The hall was well filled with the members of the Craft,

290 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.

while the East was overflowing with Past Masters.
The W. M., W. Bro. Pratt, conducted the execution
duties of the lodge with marked skill and ability. I was
greatly pleased to find the arrears of dues markedly de-
creased, although a considerable sum is still outstanding.
The finances show a substantial balance to the credit of
the lodge, and the Secretary's books are well kept. At
the request of the W. M. I was much pleased to install
the YV. M. -elect and invest the officers for the ensuing
year. The work of the Deacons in opening the degrees
was bad — very bad — and betrayed a great lack of know-
ledge of the work. The newly installed Master, YV.
Bro. Hocking, is a thorough Master of his duties, and re-
quested that I would consent to his working a degree —
any degree — but as the hour was late, and from the
marked ability displayed by himself and Wardens, I was
quite satisfied that the lodge was in good hands, especi-
ally as the officers have the opportunity of profiting bv
the valuable advice of R. W. Bros. John Robertson and
S. Luke. The evening concluded with an enjoyable and
enthusiastic banquet.

St. John's Lodge, Xo. 63 : By the request of the YV.
M. I installed the officers of this lodge on the night of the
festival of St. John. This being my mother lodge I felt
especially pleased at being asked to perform this cere-
mony. The spacious room was filled and full Board of
Installed Masters present. Knowing the W. M., W.
Bro. Findlay, as an expert Craftsman, I look forward to
the continuous prosperity of this energetic lodge. My
expectations were fully realized at my official visit on the
regular meeting night. February 14th. A goodly num-
ber of the brethren were present in spite of a disastrous
fire then going on which caused serious loss to the Junior.
Warden, Bro. Hooper. The work presented was a pass-
ing, which was as near perfection as can be attained,
from the reception to the delivering of the final charge
every officer did his work well. The candidate was thor-
oughly posted in all his work and answered all questions
in a clear and accurate manner. This lodge insists on
every candidate memorizing the obligations in addition
to the usual questions for examination. The finances
are excellent, and a town lot has been purchased at the
cost of $2,000.00. upon which it is proposed to erect a
new temple in the near future. The books are well kept

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and the contributions to the Semi-Centennial Fund fairly
well paid. An enjoyable Past Masters' night was held
by this lod^e, and the work done proved that although
past the chairs the W. brethren are still in close touch
with the minute details of our ceremonies.

Renfrew, Xo. 122: I paid my official visit to this
lodge on Monday, December 4th, and was most cordially
\velc0med2 by the W .M.. W. Bro. H. Coolican. The
beautiful lodge room was fairly well filled by the mem-
bers of the craft, while in the ast I was much pleased to
find R. W. Bros. Barr and MacKay, W. Bro. Timmins
and W. Bro. Muir, the oldest living member of the lodge.
From the report of my predecessor I was doubtful as to
the well working of this lodge. A first degree was pre-
sented for inspection, and with the exception of a few
minor faults was well done. W. Bro. Coolican is a con-
scientious worker, but in the matter of ruling and con-
ducting the internal economy of the lodge is too much in-
fluenced by the advice of brethren who have previously
passed through the chair. The Junior and Senior War-
dens did their work well, and the lecture on the tracing
board was carefully given. The floor work of the J. D.
was much above the average. The charge to the candi-
date was delivered by W. Bro. McKinnon in an impres-
sive manner. Books well kept and dues fairly well paid.
After the close of the lodge an enjoyable supper was
spread at Bro. Stitt's, to which full justice was done by
the brethren.

Pembroke, Xo. 128: I was greatlv pleased to have
with me W. Bro. Bartram, who has given me a more than
loyal support during my term of office, when 1 made my
official visit to this lodge on the evening of March istr
1906. My reception by \Y. Bro. Gordon and the breth-
ren of the lodge was most cordial and friendly, while I
found in the East many present and past Grand Lodge
officers, among whom were R. W. Bros. Josephs. Y. W.
Bros. Morris and Stewart, and W. Bro. Bayne. I take
it as a personal compliment that the M. W. the Grand
Master was present in his official capacity and presided
during the evening. With his consent W. Bro. Gordon
and his officers presented an initiation for criticism. Can-
dor and justice compel me to say that the work was not
well done and betrayed lack of attention and practice on
the part of the officers. The W. M. has the ability and:

292 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.

address of a first-class workman, but has neglected to
perfect himself, and the majority of his officers have fol-
lowed his example. The floor work was below the aver-
age, and the Junior Warden's lecture given too fast, with
many omissions. The Senior Warden was above ad-
verse criticism, and the charge by W. Bro. Reeves was
well done. I pointed out wherein, to my mind, the
weakness lay, and am pleased to say that the brethren
are good sportsmen, taking my severe criticism without
umbrage. This lodge has the most elaborate quarters
outside of Ottawa city, and in every way administers to
the comfort of the craft. The Semi-Centennial Fund
has been naid in full. A tasteful and enjoyable fourth
degree completed what was, I trust, a profitable evening.

Mississippi Lodge, Xo. 147: I made my official visit
to this lodge on the regular meeting night, November
3rd, 1905. I carefully examined the register and found
an average attendance for the past year of 24 I also
made a careful inquiry into the financial condition, which
shows over $300.00 in hand, no indebtedness, and only
$15.00 arrears of dues. The older members of the lodge
are well trained, but some of the younger brethren need
a little more tuition. My reception was most loyal and
enthusiastic. The work submitted was the M. M. de-
gree, which was done by W. Bro. Kelly in an able and
impressive manner, assisted by substitute Wardens.
The work of the lodge has been greatly retarded by the
marked indifference of the Wardens, whom my prede-
cessor was obliged to admonish, and had they been
present I would have followed in his footsteps. Bro.
McCarthy, who filled the south, did splendidly, and will,
in due time, make an excellent officer. The floor work
of the Deacons was average, while the Inner Guard might
be more proficient in his duties. Too much credit can-
not be given to W. Bros. Kelly, Dodds, Washburn and
Steele for the persistent manner in which they have faced
and overcome many difficulties. With the present W.
M. in the chair for another year, and new Wardens, the
work of the lodge will be materially improved. A happy
and cheerful fourth degree completed a pleasant evening.

Civil Service Lodge, Xo. 148 : I visited this lodge on
the regular meeting night in March, accompanied by R.
W. Bro. Rea and V. W. Bros. Wilson and Turley. This
was by no means the first opportunity I had had of meet-

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ing with the brethren of this lodge, whose one aim seems
to be that of extending a generous and fraternal welcome
to all members of the craft. The commodious lodge
room was well filled, while the East was honored by the
presence of M. W. Bro. Ross, Grand Master of Nova
Scotia, and M. W. Bros. Ellis and Yeo, Past Grand Mas-
ters of New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island. I
was cordialh- and loyally received by W. Bro. Phillips in
a flattering address, and my reception by the brethren en-
thusiastic. The work submitted was a M. M. degree,
for which the candidate passed the examination in a
creditable manner. In every detail the work was well
clone, the W. M. is one of the best I have ever had the
pleasure of hearing, and his officers splendidly trained.
The musical portion, as rendered by the choir, added
much to the heartiness and impressiveness of the degree.
I cannot forbear from complimenting this lodge upon its
high state of efficiency and general prosperity. The
books are neatly kept, while the arrears of dues is practi-
cally nil. This lodge is noted for the generosity of its
entertainments, and the banquet which completed the
evening was most elaborate. Splendid addresses were
given by M. W. Bro. Ross and several visiting brethren.
Goodwood Lodge, No. 159: Without in any manner
wishing to advise my successor in office, I am of the opin-
ion that this lodge should be visited during the winter
months, as most of the members are engaged in agricul-
tural pursuits, and in consequence find it difficult to be
present at a meeting in the early summer. In spite of
this drawback I was cordially welcomed by a fair assem-
bly of the brethren on the evening of May 8th, when I
made my official visit. The work submittel was the M.
M. degree, which was carried out in every detail in a
highly satisfactory and creditable manner by the senior
officers of the lodge. W. Bro. Richardson performed
his portion of the work faultlessly, as did also the Senior
Warden. The Junior Warden did fairly well and the
Deacons not at all. For this latter I must offer the ex-
cuse that the senior Deacon was absent and his place
filled by Bro. Duke, who under the circumstances did
well. The Junior Deacon did not know his work and
requires more instruction. The books are well kept and
a large amount of arrears of dues being gradually re-
duced. The quarters are the worst in the district, but

294 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.

I am led to hope that in the very near future this will be
remedied and a lodge room equal to its reputation be pro-
vided for Goodwood Lodge. The Past Masters are
active and take a vital interest in all lodge work. W.
Bros. Saddington. Grant and Bradley, Channonhouse and
Danby are present at nearly all the meetings and act
upon many committees. This lodge is in fair condition.

Builders Lodge. Xo. 177: My first official visit to
this lodge was one of the most enjoyable events of my
term. The spacious lodge room was filled to the doors,
while the brethren, who were unable to gain admittance
waited in the adjoining parlors. My introduction by R.
W. Bros. Rea and Butterworth was more than fraternal,
and my reception by the W. M., W. Bro. Perney was, to
say the least, very flattering. Owing to the excessively
large number of brethren present, and the W. M. suffer-
ing from a severe cold, it was not deemed advisable to
work a third degree as was anticipated. I consented to
the opening and closing of the three degrees and the ex-
amination of t candidate on the second degree, all of
which were faultless, every officer being as near perfec-
tion as it is possible to attain. After the lodge closed
one of the largest gatherings of Masons in the city of
Ottawa enjoyed the bountiful hospitality of this lodge.
Many instructive speeches were given and listened to
with great appreciation. To R. W. Bro. Cook is due
much of the credit for the success of this part of the even-
ings enjoyment. On January 12th I paid an unexpected
visit to this lodge and was pleased to find over fifty
brethren present. The work submitted was two initia-
tions, which was well done in every detail. The W. M..
\Y. I'.ro. Perney. was very thorough and painstaking, and
a complete master of his work. The Wardens were well
skilled and prompt, and I have never heard the work of
the Junior Warden given better — not only were the de-
tails exolained on the tracing board, but were also
pointed out in the lodge room. This lecture was a liberal
education to the brethren. The Deacons' work was
faultless, while the movements of all the brethren be-
rtaved a well trained lodge.

Madawaska Lodge, Xo. 196. Amprior: Accompanied
bv W. Bro. Steele, of Mississippi Lod°:e. and W. Bro.
Richardson, of Goodwood. I made my official visit to this
lodsre on the regular meeting on Februarv 12th. Owing

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to many other functions of a social nature taking place
in the town on that evening the attendance was not large,
but I fully realized, from the numerous questions, that
what was lacking in quantity was made up in quality.
R. W. Bro. Archie Hood is the guide, philosopher and
friend of this lodge, which is of itself a sufficient guaran-
tee of its good standing. I regret that the W. M., W.
Bro. Simpson, was confined to his bed through illness,
but his place was taken by W. Bro. Campbell, who pre-
sented the Master Mason's degree in a highly satisfac-
tory manner. The work of the officers throughout was
thorough and showed much careful preparation. I was
greatly struck by the correct manner in which the breth-
ren moved in the lodge room, which betrayed unceasing
trainino- on the part of the officers. The books are neat-
ly and accurately kept. The arrears of dues only $47.
The prospects of a long succession of talented officers
good, and the prosperity of the lodge assured. A well
served and tasteful fourth degree completed a most pleas-
ant evening.

Evergreen Lodge, No. 209, Lanark : Having read the
reports of mv predecessors, and because of information
otherwise obtained, I became apprehensive as to the wel-
fare and prosperity of this lodge, and soon after my in-
stallation instituted inquiries by letter to W. Bro. Buffam
as to the condition of Masonry in Lanark. W. Bro.
Buffam was pessimistic in his reply and seemed discour-
aged. After a somewhat lengthy correspondence I ad-
vised the calling of an emergent meeting, which was
done, and the lodge assembled on Friday. October 20th.
W. Bro. Mcintosh, District Secretary, accompanied me
to this meeting and materially assisted in readjusting the
affairs of the lodge. I was pleased to find twelve enthu-
siastic brethren present, in spite of one of the worst
storms of the season, and surprised at their proficiency
in the work. The necessary dispensation having been
obtained, I installed the officers, who are all well up in
the opening and closing of the three degrees. Masonic
material is nlentiful, and I feel assured that this lodge
will again attain its previous high standing.

Lodge of Fidelity. No. 231. Ottawa: I paid my first
official visit to this lodge on October 17th, accompanied
bv a large deputation of brethren, among whom were R.
W. Bros. Dr. Robertson, G. S. May and T. D. Clarke.

296 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.

My reception by the W. M., W. Bro. Dr. Scott, was most
kindly and cordial. An exceedingly large and attentive
assemblage of the brethren testified to the enthusiasm of
the members of the lodge. The work presented was a
first degree, which was rendered in a most efficient man-
ner. W. Bro. Scott is a careful and clear worker, every
portion of the ceremony being rendered with the inten-
tion of imoressing the candidate, whom I feel was much
profited thereby. The officers did their work well and
in a manner beyond adverse criticism. I wish to espec-
ially compliment the Secretary, Bro. Stewart, on his
thoroughness, the arrears of dues being practically nil,
due to the excellent " follow up " system of this most
efficient brother. I had the pleasure of presenting a
Past Master's jewel to W. Bro. Herbert as a token of ap-
proval and esteem of the brethren. The evening was
concluded by an elaborate banquet, good speeches and
songs The outlook of this lodge is excellent. This
lodge tendered a magnificent reception to the Grand
Master, of which mention will be made in his report.

Chaudiere Lodge, No. 264 : Accompanied by R. W.
Bros. McDonnell, Stephen, Rea, V. W. Bros. H. Wilson,
Turley and many present and past Masters of sister
lodges, I officially visited this lodge on the evening of
February 27th, 1906. The large lodge room was filled
to overflowing with the members of the Craft, while the
capacity of the East was overtaxed to accommodate he
W. brethren. I was greatly struck by the precision of
all the members of this lodge, and looked forward with
eagerness to the exemplification of the work. A first
degree was presented by W. Bro. McCraken and his offi-
cers, and it is only faint praise to say that it was perfect.
Every officer performed his duties in a faultless manner,
paying strict attention to his work and not having one
eye on the inspecting officer. W. Bro. McCraken is an
ideal Master, who has animated his officers with an en-
thusiasm which makes the future prosperitv of this lodge
assured. The books are neatly and correctly kept and
the arrears of dues is being gradually reduced. I had
the pleasure of presenting, in the name of the lodge, Past
Masters' jewels to W. Bros. Jones, Hill and Wilson,
brethren of tried standing and sterling Masons. A great
event occurred this night, when Bro. John Huckells pre-
sented the lodge with a complete set of beautiful regalia

ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, TORONTO, 5906. 297

and jewels for the officers. Bro. Huckells is one of the
oldest, if not the oldest, members of the lodge, and his
generosity will be long remembered by the brethren. An
elaborate and joyful banquet completed a happy evening.
This was one of the most enjoyable visits of my term.

Prince of Wales Lodge, No. 371 : My official visit
was paid to this lodge on the evening of January 26th,
1906. A large number of Grand Lodge officers were
present, namely, R. W. Bros. Wilson, Mav, Rea, and R.
W. Bro. J. A.' Houston (No. 15), V. W. Bros. H. Wil-
son, Turle- and Campbell. The room was well filled,
and the brethren attentive and interested. The work
submitted was a passing, which was well done in every
respect. The W. M., W. Bro. Shane, is a thorough
workman, and although suffering from nervousness, at
his first passing, acquitted himself in a highly creditable
manner. The Deacons were as near perfect as possible,
although, in the opinion of some expert workmen, they
did too much saluting, but as experts differ on this point,
] could find no fault even were I disposed to do so. The
lecture by the Senior Warden was well done and the can-
didate thoroughly posted. The charge by W. Bro.
Northwood was the best I ever heard given by any officer.
Just here I beg to say that the Craft in this district is in-
debted to W. Bro. Northwood (who is a sterling Mason
of the old school) for two concise and carefully prepared
papers on Masonry, one dealing with the history of Prince
of Wales lodge and the other on general Masonic sub-
jects. These papers were prepared after infinite re-
search on the part of the W. brother, and read to the
members of the lodge, by whom they were received with
that approbation which they so richly deserved. The
books are neatly and correctly kept and the arrears of
dues small. A generous banquet, at which R. W. Bro.
Houston gave the Craft some wholesome advice, placed
the copestone on a satisfactory evening.

Bonnechere Lodge, No. 433 : On Monday. April 9
Kjo6, as the representative of the M. W. the Grand Mas-
ter. I visited this lodge and found a fair attendance of
brethren. Owing to the exceedingly disagreeable con-
dition of the weather many of the members were unable
to be present, the prospective candidate being among
those absent. This lodge is very comfortably houses
and their appointments excellent, everything that can ad-

298 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.

minister to the comfort of the Craft being provided.
There being no work, I requested the W. M. to open the
lodge in the three degrees, call off, resume labor, and
close, which was done in a highly satisfactory manner,
every officer performing his portion of the work effi-
ciently. W. Bro. Reeves has his duties well in handr
and is ably assisted by W. Bros. Leitch and Lellorf. Bro.
Bannerman is an ideal Secretary, as his books testify.
The arrears of dues, counting to date, is about $70.00, an
amount too large. This lodge has paid its assessment
to the Semi-Centennial Fund in full. A tasteful and en-
joyable banquet was partaken of by all the brethren. This
lodge is in good condition and the prospects bright.

Cobden Lodge, Xo. 459 : Accompanied by that enthu-
siastic Mason, W. Bro. Timmins, of Renfrew, I visited
this lodge on the evening of December 12th. My recep-
tion, from the moment I stepped from the train, was most
fraternal. A large assembly of the brethren congre-
gated in the handsome lodge room, and by the numerous
questions asked me displaved their deep interest in the
working of the Craft. The W. M., W. Bro. Delahay.
conducted the executive work of the lodge in an able
manner, giving each brother ample opportunity to ex-
press his views on each subject under discussion, but at
no time permitting the work to drag. This night was
partly occupied by the election of officers, which was
most harmonious. The work was to be a second degree,
but the candidate failed to appear, so at my request the
W. M. examined Bro. Fisher, a candidate posted by this
lodge, but a Fellowcraft of Sussex, Brockville. who had
his work perfectly. The same brother acted as a sub-
stitute candidate for the second degree, wihch was well
done ; a few minor mistakes were made, which I cor-
rected. The lodge was then raised to the third degree,
called off, resumed labor, and severally closed in the three
degrees. My examination was thorough and I was
pleased with the result. The Secretary's books are
neatly kept, but not in accordance with the constitutional
form, to which I drew the attention of the newly elected
Secretary, who promised to remedy the same. Arrears
of dues nil. An elaborate fourth degree completed a
pleasant and I hope profitable evening. I am much in-
debted to W. Bro. Delahay and Bros. Maire and Robert-
son for man- evidences of fraternal goodwill.

ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, TORONTO, 5906. 299

Carleton Lodge, Xo. 465 : I made my official visit to
this lodge on the regular meeting of March, and was
greatly pleased to find R. W. Bro. Hood on my arrival.
This lodge is much indebted to the R. W. brother for
many services freely rendered from time to time. An
exceedingly large number of the brethren, among whom
were representatives from all the neighboring sister
lodges, was present, and filled the commodious lodge to
overflowing. The quarters of this lodge are excellent
and better than most rural lodges. My reception was
most hearty and fraternal, and the many questions asked
betrayed a deep interest in the work. The executive
duties of the lodge were carried on by W. Bro. G. N.
Kidd with marked ability, and the Secretary's books
neatly and correctly kept. At the request of W. Bro.
Kidd, with the assistance of R. W. Bro. Hood. I installed
the Master-elect, \V. Bro. Richardson, who answers all
the requirements of a perfect master. W. Bro. Kidd
was the happy recipient of a P. M. jewel, which was pre-
sented in the name of the lodge bv R. W. Bro. Hood in
an eloquent address. Two illuminated addresses were
given to Bros. Gordon and McKay as a token of esteem
and as an expression of regret on their removal to an-
other district. This lodge is in excellent condition finan-
cially, the brethren well trained and enthusiastic, and
their prospects of the brightest. The fourth degree was
worked with old-time energy, while the addresses by the
speakers were far above the average.

Corinthian Lodge, U. D. : On the 27th July. 1905. I
received from the M. W. the Grand Master, through the
Grand Secretary, a dispensation to institute Corinthian
Lodge. North Gower. Accordingly I made arrange-
ments to open the lodge on Friday, September 8th, which
was done, and at which the letters of dispensation were
read and placed in the hands of the W. M. and the lodge
organized. I received valuable assistance from W. Bros.
Pratt, Phelps, Smith and Craig. The lodge has an ideal
Master, while the Secretary, W. Bro. A. E. McCordick,
is a Past Master of untiring zeal and accuracy. In or-
der to report fully to Grand Lodge, I made a second visit
to this lode-e on June 1st, the regular meeting. A large
number of brethren were present. The work for the
evening was two passings and two raisings, which were
done in a higfhlv satisfactorv and creditable manner. W.

300 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.

Bro. Craig is in every respect a splendid Master and com-
pletely in tonch with his duties. The Secretary, W. Bro.
A. E. McCordick, has taken great pains with the books,
which are admirably kept. All the officers are thor-
oughly familiar with the work and all enthusiastic. A
fine new hall has been built and very handsomely fur-
nished, and in every respect the prospects of the lodge
are excellent.

Russell Lodge, U. D. : A number of brethren in the
village of Russell have petitioned the M. W. the Grand
Master for a dispensation to establish a lodge in that vil-
lage, and the Grand Master having been graciously
pleased to grant their prayer, and the necessary authority
having been forwarded to me, I made arrangements to
open a lodge on Wednesday, June 6th, 1906, at which the
letters of dispensation were read and placed in the hands
of the W. M. A good hall has been provided, with pro-
per ornaments, furniture and jewels, and the future of
the lodge seems bright.

DIVINE SERVICE.

On the festival of St. John all the Craft lodges in the
city of Ottawa, assisted by brethren of neighboring sister
lodges, attended divine service in St. Andrew's Church.
The M. W. the Grand Master honored the occasion by
his presence and expressed himself well pleased. Over
800 brethren were in line, presenting a most imposing
sight. W. Bro. Rev. Dr. Bayne, whose reputation as a
preacher and logician is more than local, made one of the
efforts of his life in a sermon which held the vast assem-
bly enthralled. This will in all probability be made an
annual event.

In conclusion, permit me to say that throughout my
term of office, an dduring my official visits, my reception
has been most generous and fraternal. Words cannot
express one-tenth part of the many kindnesses and evi-
dences of fraternal regard which have been showered
upon me. To the Grand Lodge officers who have so
generously and cordially given me their advice I tender
my hearty thanks : their encouragement has been an in-
spiration and their counsel a check upon my somewhat
impetuous nature. To the Grand Secretary, M. W.
I'm. Murray, I make sincere acknowledgments for his
overlooking my manv mistakes. T find it difficult to

ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, TORONTO, 5906. 301

adequately thank the M. W. the Grand Master for his
forbearance and patience with my efforts, but his firm,
just and equitable decisions on all questions have ren-
dered my pathway less strenuous. I have endeavored
to do my duty as I saw it, and will find ample reward in
the approbation of the brethren.

All of which is fraternally submitted.

A. S. GORRELL, D. D. G. M.,

Ottawa District No. 16.

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ALGOMA DISTRICT NO. 17.

To the Most Worshipful the Grand Master, Officers and
Members of the Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of
Canada, in the Province of Ontario:

Most Worshipful Sir and Brethren :

I have the honor of presenting my official report on-
the condition and progress of Masonry in Algoma Dis-
trict No. 17 for the Masonic year ending June 24. 1906..

I will take this opportunity to express to the brethren
of the district my warm appreciation of the honor con-
ferred upon me by electing me to the high and honorable
position of D. D. G. M. I appointed as District Secre-
tary, A. W. Walsh, and as District Chaplain. Rev. J. J.
Johnston, both of Ionic Lodge. No. 461. Rainy River. I
am glad to report that all the lodges in the district are in
a prosperous and healthy condition, and that the pros-
pects for the future are bright. The work done in all
the lodges is up to a high standard, and the attendance
good.

DISPENSATIONS.

The following dispensations were granted during the
year :

Pequon^a Lodge, No. 414, Kenora, to attend the
funeral of the late Bro. Capt. Jos. McKenzie, of Hurtley
Lodge, Wisconsin.

Shuniah Lodge, No. 287. Port Arthur, to attend an at
home.

Pequonga Lodge. No. 414, Kenora, to attend the
funeral of the late Bro. Edwin Emmons, of Shuniah
Lodge, No. 287, Port Arthur.

Lake of the Woods Lodge, No. 445. Kenora. to install
officers on January 10th, 1906.

Ionic Lodge. No. 461, Rainy River, to attend an at
home January 19th, 1906.

Fort William Lodge, No. 414. Fort William, to attend
the funeral of the late Bro. Newcomb, March nth. 1906.

Granite Lodge. No. 446, Fort Frances, to attend

304 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.

the funeral of our late W. Bro. Jesse Eldridge, May
29th, 1906.

And the following lodges to attend divine service on
Sunday, June 24th: Shuniah, No. 287, Port Arthur;
Pequonga, No. 414, Kenora ; Granite, No. 446, Fort Fran-
ces, and Ionic, No. 461, Rainy River.

LAYING CORNER STONE.

On July 31st, 1905, the M. W. the Grand Master ap-
pointed R. W. Bro. W. Roaf, of Toronto, to lay the cor-
ner stone of the new Public School at Rainy River.
Grand Lodge was opened in the lodge room, and R. W.
Bro. Roaf, assisted by a number of prominent Masons
from the Grand Lodge of Manitoba and Ontario, per-
formed the ceremony in a most thorough and impressive
manner.

VISITS.

Granite Lodge, No. 446, Fort Frances: I visited this
lodge officially on the evening of June 5th, 1906. There
was a large attendance of members and visiting brethren,
and the first degree was put on by the W. M., W. Bro.
H. J. F. Sissons, in a most creditable and impressive
manner. Granite lodge has been somewhat handicap-
ped for the last year, as on the nth July last year they
were compelled to vacate their quarters in the school
building, and they did not get another room to meet in
until December 5th, 1905. They are now, however,
comfortably situated, and Masonry in Fort Frances will
in the future flourish.

Ionic Lodge, No. 461, Rainy River: I visited this
lodge officially on the evening of June 7th. The first
and third degrees were exemplified by W. Bro. A. A.
McCrimmon, assisted by W. Bro. J. T. Stevenson, in a
most creditable manner. The attendance was large, and
the work of the Wardens and floor officers was well done.

Lake of the Woods Lodge, No. 445, Kenora: I vis-
ited this lodge on the 13th June. The work of the even-
ing was the conferring of the first degree upon a candi-
date. The work was well done. At the same meeting
there were four applications in for membership, and from
the class of material the success of Lake of the Woods
lodge is assured.

Pequonga lodge, No. 414, Kenora : This lodge I vis-
ited on the evening of June 14th at an emergent meeting.

ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, TORONTO, 5906. 305

The work of the evening was the conferring of the third
degree on Bro. McMurphy. The degree was exemplified
by Bro. McMurphy's father, W. Bro. D. McMurphy, and
was well done. The attendance at this meeting was
good, as there were about thirty-five members and visi-
tors present.

Keewatin Lodge, No. 417, Keewatin: I paid my offi-
cial visit to this, my mother lodge, on the evening of June
15th. I was accompanied by R. W. Bro. D. T. Fergu-
son, W. M. of Lake of the Woods Lodge; W. Bro. C. W.
Belyea, W. M. of Pequonga Lodge; W. Bro. Wm.
Robertson, W. Bro. D. McMurphy, W. Bro. Anexander
Home, Bro. W. Cameron and several others. We were
met at the dock by the brethren of Keewatin and es-
corted to the lodge" room. There not being any candi-
date, the W. M., W. Bro. W. D. Armstrong, exemplified
the third degree, taking one of the brethren as a candi-
date, and the work was up to the high standard which
this lodge has always held in the district. A pleasant
hour was spent after the meeting, and we returned to
Kenora by boat.

Royal Lodge, No. 453, Fort William: I visited this
lodge on June 25th. On my arrival in Fort William I
was met by W. Bro. J. A. McRae, W. M. of this lodge,
R. W. Bro. McDougall, W. Bro. McNaughton, and sev-
eral other brethren, who had a launch in waiting, and we
had a three hours' run on the river. The installation of
officers took place this evening after the conferring of
edgrees and opening in the three degrees, which was well
done by W. Bro. McRae and his officers. After the in-
stallation W. Bro. Dean, the newly elected Master, and
his officers closed the lodge in a most satisfactory man-
ner. With the staff of officers and the most efficient
Secretary I see nothing but prosperity for Royal Lodge.

Shuniah Lodge, No. 287, Port Arthur: I called an
emergent meeting of this lodge for June 26th, but unfor-
tunatelv I was ill and unable to attend. I, however, met
W. Bro. F. B. Allan, W. M. of the lodge ; W. Bro. J. W.
Armstrong, I. P. M. ; R. W. Bro. J. W. Morgan and
several other of the brethren, who were very kind to me.
I understand from the brethren that this lodge is in a
flourishing condition, and, with the rapid growth of the
town, will continue to lead the lodges in the district as
far as members are concerned.

306 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.

Fort William Lodge, Xo. 415, Fort William: I paid
my official visit to this lodge on June 27th. There was
a large attendance of the brethren and visitors. The W.
M. opened the lodge in excellent form, but having been
called away V. W. Bro. J. T. Hollinshead exemplified the
degree on a candidate in his usual excellent form. This
lodge meets in the Oddfellows' hall at present, but are
thinking seriously of putting up a building for them-
selves ; in fact, they now have the plans prepared for
same. From the efficient staff of officers they have in
this lodge there can be nothing but success.

SEMI-CEXTENXIAL FUND.

On making my official visits to the different lodges in
the district I brought this matter before those present,
and have been assured by the Secretaries that the fund
has been well subscribed to, and I trust that remittances
from all the lodges are in the hands of the Grand Lodge
before this.

In conclusion I wish to return my sincere thanks to the
brethren of the district for the very hearty and welcome
manner in which they all received me. and for the many
acts of kindness extended to me on every occasion, and
would onlv ask that the same courtesies be extended to
my successor, whoever he may be.

All of which is fraternally submitted.

D. ROBERTSON. D. D. G. M..

Alo-oma District Xo. 17.

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NIPIS'SING DISTRICT NO. 18.

To the Most Worshipful the Grand Master, Officers and
Members of the Grand Lodge of A. P. & A. M. of
Canada, in the Province of Ontario :

Most Worshipful Sir and Brethren :

I have the honor to submit the following report upon
the condition of Masonry in Nipissing Listrict No. 18.
This district is now composed of 10 lodges, nine being
warranted and one working under dispensation. All of
these I have visited at least once. To accomplish this a
vast territory has to be covered, as distances are great.
From Mattawa lodge on the east to Keystone and Algo-
ma lodges at Sault Ste. Marie on the exereme west is
over 300 miles, while from North Bay to New Liskeard
on the north is 115 miles.

As a result of my visits and of the reports from the
several lodges I find that Masonry throughout the dis-
trict is in a flourishing condition. Most of the lodges
show a steady increase in membership, the best Masonic
feeling prevails, and peace and harmony exist through-
out the district. Not a single controversial matter has
been submitted for a ruling during the year.

In October last a petition was received from a number
of the brethren in and about Haileybury praying for the
grant of dispensation for the formation of a new lodge.
After due enquiry and and careful consideration of all
the circumstances I felt that the time was not yet ripe for
the establishment of a new lodge within such a short dis-
tance of the existing lodge at New Liskeard, and so was
obliged to recommend against the petition. This, how-
ever, being the time of rapid growth in the northern por-
tion of the district, it may well be that the brethren will
be quite justified in renewing their petition in the very
near future. During the year I have had occasion to
grant but one dispensation, that one being to Nipissing
Lodge for the purpose of holding a Lodge of Instruction
on June 20th last.

It is with regret that I have to note the following deaths

ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, TORONTO, 5906. 3<J9

among- the brethren of this district during the past year:
Bro. George Burden, of Keystone Lodge, No. 412; W.
Bro. Silas Huntington, of Nipissing Lodge, No. 420;
Bros. James Duncan and John Martin, of Dyment Lodge,
No. 442 ; Bro. Thomas E. Flesher, of Doric Lodge, No.
455 ; Bro. S. J. Allan, of Gore Bay Lodge, U. D.

It afforded me great pleasure to comply with the re-
quest of the M. W. the Grand Master in the constitution
and consecration at Sault Ste. Marie, on November 29th
last, of Algoma Lodge, No. 469, according to ancient
usage, as a regular lodge, being assisted in the ceremony
by a large number of the P. D. D. G. M's and other Grand
Lodge officers, past and present, resident within the dis-
trict. Upon the completion of this most interesting cere-
mony the officers of Algoma lodge were installed and in-
vested. In this I was ably assisted by R. W. Bro. J. D.
H. Browne.

The claims of the Semi-Centennial Benevolent Fund
have been pressed by me upon the attention of the several
lodges on all available occasions, and a fairly creditable
result can be reported. Mattawa Lodge has paid $254,
being the full quota for every member except some 4 or 5,
who, being members of other lodges, are paying to those
other lodges. Nickel and Doric lodges have also done
excellently, having subscribed respectively $340 and $143,
being practically the full amount expected from these
lodges, less payments from those who, having dual mem-
bership, are paying elsewhere. The returns from Key-
stone and Nipissing lodges are not so large as I had ex-
pected from lodges of such numerical and financial
strength. They have, however, contributed substantial
amounts, viz., $179 and $151.50 respectively, and I am
assured that the claims of the fund will be pressed
urgently and that good results may yet be expected.
Dyment, Sturgeon Falls, Algoma and Temiscamingue
lodges are all behind in this good work, but I have reason
to believe that their full duty will be largely fulfilled dur-
ing the coming year.

Nickel Lodge, No. 427, Sudbury : My first official
visit was made at Sudbury on May 2nd to Nickel lodge,
when I found, as anticipated, that this lodge was con-
tinuing to make marked progress both in point of num-
bers and financially, having now a membership of about
1 ;o. The work of the evening, the initiation of a candi-

310 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.

date, was commendably performed by \V. Bro. Mont-
gomery and his regular officers. The books of the lodge
were well and carefully kept ; the lodge room comfort-
able, commodious and well equipped, while the members
take an enthusiastic interest in the work. I found all
things being done in order. The prospects of the lodge
for continued prosperity are excellent.

Temiscamingue Lodge, No. 462, New Liskeard : On
May 10th I visited this lodge at Xew Liskeard, when I
found every evidence of prosperity — a very considerable
increase in membership, the balance of indebtedness for
the purchase price of their lodge room premises wiped
out. The work of W. Bro. Rev. F. T. Pitts and his offi-
cers was excellent, the third degree being conferred by
them in an almost faultless manner. The members of
the lodge appear to take a keen interest in the work and
attend meetings well. The books of the lodge have not
been kept in a manner to be approved, but showed such
signs of recent improvement that, with the aid of some
suggestions made, I hope that in future there will be no
room for criticism.

Xipissing Lodge, No. 420, North Bay : I visited this
lodge on 14th May and found that the harmony of the
lodge, which was, to a degree, threatened a year or so
ago. had happily been restored and all were working to-
gether in peace and with renewed enthusiasm. W. Bro.
Lee and his officers have the work well in hand, and con-
ferred a degree in a very creditable manner. The books
of the lodge are kept in excellent order by Bro. Johnston,
the indefatigable Secretary. Much of the progress
made by the lodge during the past year is due to the
-energy of the W. M. and the splendid assistance afforded
him by R. W. Bro. Young and W. Bros. Rorabeck and
Weegar. A most successful Lodge of Instruction was
held under the auspices of Nipissing Lodge on June 20th,
when we were honored by the presence of the M. W. the
Grand Master, together with several other distinguished
members of Grand Lodge. The exemplification of the
degrees bv Temiscamingue and Sturgeon Falls lodges
was done in such a manner as to earn the warm commen-
dation of our most distinguished guest. This Lodge of
Instruction followed the impressive ceremony of laying
the corner stone of the Methodist Church, in course of
erection at North Bay. which ceremony was performed

ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, TORONTO, 5906. 311

by the M. W. the Grand Master, assisted by other officers
of Grand Lodge and in the presence of a large number
of the Craft and of the citizens. This was a most suc-
cessful day and one long to be remembered by those who
were so fortunate as to be able to attend.

Sturgeon Falls Lodge, No. 447, Sturgeon Falls : To
this lodge I paid a visit on May 16th, and was cordially
received bv a large number of the brethren. The lodge
room is still " somewhat diminutive," as described by my
predecessor in office, but a great improvement has been
made in the furnishings and equipment, due in a great
measure to the energetic action of W. Bro. McFarland,
W. M. of the lodge. The room is now well and com-
fortably furnished, and new life seems to have been in-
stilled into the members by the W. M. and his officers,
who are all efficient in their work, and conferred the
second degree in a pleasing and impressive manner. I
regret to note that in this lodge, as in one or two others
within the district, the amount of dues in arrear is too
great, and a strong effort will be necessary to reduce
them within reasonable bounds.

Doric Lodge, No. 455, Little Current: I visited this
lodge on June 5th. The chair was ably filled by \Y.
Bro. Bellwood. I. P. M., in the absence of YV. Bro. Tur-
ner, W. M. The regular business of electing officers
having been completed, and no degree work being ready,
the lodge was closed after having been opened in the sev-
eral degrees. A considerable number of members of
this lodge have removed or are now within the jurisdic-
tion of the new lodge at Gore Bay. the result being very
small meetings for Doric lodge, despite the efforts of the
W. M. and of W. Bros. Bellwood and Powell. The
financial condition of the lodge is good, and it maintains
its membership as in the past year. I sincerely trust
that conditions will so change as to insure a return of
activity to this lodge.

Gore Bay Lodge : This lodge, which is working
under dispensation, I visited on June 6th, when members
to the number of 21 were present — a very creditable
turnout for such a young lodge. The home of this
lodge is small, but sufficient for present needs. It is
comfortably furnished and is supplied with all necessary
and suitable regalia. Substantial progress has been
made during the past year, under the direction of W.

312 CrtAXD LODGE OF CANADA.

Bro. Johnston and his orincipal and assistant officers,
who exemplified the first degree in a manner which satis-
fied me that the work in the lodge is being well and care-
fully done. The furniture of the lodge has not yet been
insured, but the officers have promised to see that it is
placed at once.

Dyment Lodge, Xo. 442. Thessalon : I visited this
lodge on June 7th. when I found the W. M. with his
usual officers and a fair number of members in attend-
ance. The first degree was exemplified in a creditable
manner. Substantial progress has been made during
the vear, but the lodge is, I regret to say, far behind in
contributions to the Semi-Centennial Benevolent Fund.
In this lodp-e also a special effort will have to be made to
cut down the large arrears of dues. The lodge room is
comfortable and well furnished and equipped. The
books are in good order and prospects are good.

Keystone Lodge, Xo. 412, and Algoma Lodge, U. D.,
Sault Ste Marie : On June 8th I visited these lodges
jointly. The lodges occupy the same hall and are work-
ing together most successfully and harmoniously. Key-
stone, one of the oldest lodges in the district, has the
largest membership, while Algoma is the youngest lodge
in the district, having been constituted in Xovember last.
Its membership, 75. will indicate the rapid progress !t
has made. This was one of the most enthusiastic and
enjoyable meetings I have had the pleasure of attending.
V. W. Bro. Xichols, W. M. of Algoma lodge, conferred
the second degree in a very efficient manner, being aided
by the prompt and exact floor work of his assistant offi-
cers. W. Bro. Broughton, W. M. of Keystone lodge,
assisted by W. Bro. Greene, I. P. M., conferred the third
degree in a very correct and impressive manner, being
strongly supported throughout by every one of his offi-
cers, who gave evidence of thorough and careful in-
struction. In all things the work of both these lodges is
excellent and the prospects of both are good.

Mattawa Lodge. Xo. 405. Mattawa: I had arranged
to visit this lodge on 22nd May. but it seemed impossible
to secure a meeting on that date. I have since, however,
had an opportunity of visiting this lodge officially, accom-
panied by R. W. Bro. A. Hood and V. W. Bro. Stewart.
of Pembroke. W. Bro. Harwood. YV. M. of the lodge,
was unable to be present, and as no degree work was

ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, TORONTO, 5906. 313

ready the lodge was opened and closed in the three de-
grees, W. Bro. Haentschel, P. M. of the lodge, being in
the chair. This lodge, like Doric Lodge, of Little Cur-
rent, suffers from the effects of a small resident member-
ship. It is in excellent financial condition, owing main-
ly to the unceasing energy of the Secretary, W. Bro.
Haentschel. Its record on the Semi-Centennial Benevo-
lent Fund is excellent, while in regard to dues it holds a
place all its own among the lodges in this district, at least,
in not having a cent of dues in arrears.

This comoleted my round of visits, and before closing
I desire to express very shortly but warmly my thanks
for, and great appreciation of, the many kindnesses and
courtesies extended to me by the brethren throughout the
district during my term of office.

Respectfully and fraternally submitted.

H. D. LEASK, D. D. G. M.,

Nipissing District No. 18.

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MUSKOKA DISTRICT NO. 19.

To the Most Worshipful the Grand Master, Officers and
Members of the Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of
Canada, in the Province of Ontario:

Most Worshipful Sir and Brethren :

It is with pleasure I beg to submit for your considera-
tion my reoort on the condition and progress of Masonry
in Muskoka District No. 19.

In the first place I would indeed be ungrateful did I
not return my sincere thanks to the brethren for the high
honor conferred upon me at the Jubilee Communication
of Grand Lodge in selecting me to fill the important and
responsible position of D. D. G. M.. and also express to
them my appreciation of the cordial treatment extended
to me whilst paying my official visits, a flattering recep-
tion being accorded in every case. I visited every lodge
in the district once, and in every case at the regular
meeting.

I am pleased to report that Masonry is in a flourishing
condition in this district. A friendly rivalry exists
among the lodges in the matter of accuracy and uniform-
ity of the ritualistic work, so that on my visits I was.
more often called upon to compliment than to criticise
the work. The principal officers of the various lodges
are most proficient, the W. M. in every case being able
to work the three degrees, and the Wardens' lectures,
which I had the pleasure of hearing, were faultless. Per-
fect harmony exists among the brethren of this district,
as I have not, during the year, been called upon to ad-
just any grievance. On entering upon my duties after
election I appointed W. Bro. W. W. Robertson, of Strong
Lodge, No. 423, District Secretary, and Rev. Bro. \Y. H.
French, of Algonquin Lodge. No. 434, District Chaplain,
to both of whom I wish to extend my thanks for their
beneficial services. I was not able to make arrange-
ments for the holding of a Lodge of Instruction this year,,
therefore I was not called upon to grant any dispensation.

I ursfed the claims of the Semi-Centetnnial Fund ort

316 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.

all my visits, but I regret to say that considerable apathy
•exists towards this scheme. The greatest difficulty is
encountered in getting non-residents to forward their
contributions. All the lodges of this district excepting
one have coincided with the scheme, and supported it
fairly well, but one of our strongest lodges declares itself
as being totally opposed to it.

deaths.

During the year I received notice of the death of two
brethren, viz. : Bro. Jos. McFaul, of Powassan Lodge,
No. 443, Powassan, and Bro. G. H. Lemon, of Corona
Lodee, No. 454, Burk's Falls, both of whom were inter-
red with Masonic honors.

OFFICIAL VISITS.

Powassan Lodge, No. 434, Powassan : The first offi-
cial visit I paid was to this lodge on the evening of Feb-
ruary 9th, 1906. I was accompanied by Bros. French,
Cook and Johnston, of Strong Lodge, No. 423. Unfor-
tunately there was no degree work. The work of the
evening consisted principally in the election of a W. M.
to fill the chair vacated by the resignation of W. Bro.
Geo. R. Coombs. W. Bro. A. H. Porter secured the
election with unanimous approbation. The lodge was
raised to the second and third degrees and closed in the
several degrees, which amply demonstrated the efficiency
of \Y. Bro. Coombs and his associate officers. PowassaL
lodge room has been extensively renovated since last re-
port at considerable expense, which adds greatly to the
appearance of the room and comfort of the brethren.
The Secretary's books are kept in good shape, and the
finances of the lodge show only a small deficit after the
extensive improvements. The prospects of the lodge
are very bright.

Muskoka Lodge, No. 360, Bracebridge : I visited this
lodge at their regular meeting March 6th, 1906. There
was a good attendance. I did not have the pleasure of
seeing any work exemplified except opening and closing
in the three degrees, which was done in a very creditable
manner. The W. M., W. Bro. Henry J. Bird, Jr., who
is also a P. M. of Muskoka lodge, is a very efficient offi-
cer. W. Bro. Richard Mills makes a good Secretary,
and the other offices are well manned. Considerable

ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, TORONTO, 5906. 317

discussion regarding the Semicentennial Fund fol-
lowed. I endeavored to show that it was not only our
privilege but our duty to favor this worthy object, and
so far got the lodge to accept it that the brethren came
to the conclusion that should the raising of the fund prove
a success after the three years Muskoka lodge would give
its cheque in full as their quota to the fund. The finances
of the lod°"e are good, the books kept in good condition,
the lodce room neat and attractive, and the prospects
bright for the future. A fourth degree well exemplified
by all taking part brought the proceedings of a very
pleasant meetin to a close.

Algonquin Lodge, No. 434, Emsdale : I visited this
lodge at the regular meeting on the evening of March 13,
1906. I was accompanied by W. Bro. A. T. French, W.
M. of Strong Lodge, No. 423, Sundridge, and W. Bro. J.
W. Harris, W. M. of Corona Lodge, No. 454, Burk's
Falls, was also present. A good attendance was present
•considering the long distance many of the members re-
side from the lodge room. The craft here is laboring
under difficulties, as the officers are much scattered. The
work of the evening consisted of two firsts, conferred n
two exceptionally bright candidates. The YV. M. was
ably assisted by W. Bros. Metcalf, Harris and McCon-
key. W. Bro. McConkey is an ideal Secretary and
manipulates the books with great precision. The finan-
ces of the lodge are good and the prospects for the future
fair.

Golden Rule Lodge, No. 409. Gravenhurst : I visited
this lodge at their regular meeting April 9th, 1906. There
was a good attendance, although the day was wet and the
roads very bad. The first degree was conferred upon
an excellent candidate by W. Bro. F. Hornsby in a man-
ner that convinced me that he was master of the situation.
I had also the privilege of observing the M. M. degree
given to a brother who had driven over thirty miles that
dav to obtain it, in a most excellent manner bv W. Bro.
J. W. Elliott, M. D., assisted by R. W. Bro. W. W. Mc-
Phee. Golden Rule lodge room having been recently
•decorated with a complete set of new furniture of the
very latest design, together with the unique arrangement
of the lesser and the auxiliary lights, which makes the in-
terior all that could be desired, and a very pleasant and
comfortable home for the brethren. The lodge at pres-

318 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.

ent has a set of genial efficient officers, the finances are in
good condition, and the prospects for the future excel-
lent. The Secretary, Bro. Geo. W. Keith, is an excel-
lent officer and issues the most tasty summonses in the
district.

Unity Lodge, Xo. 376, Huntsville : This lodge was
officially visited on their regular night of April 11, 1906.
There was a very fair attendance considering the bad
condition of the roads. Unfortunately there was no de-
gree work on. The officers of Unity lodge are well
filled, which was demonstrated bv the smooth and grace-
ful manner in which the lodge was opened and closed in
the three degrees. The \Y. M., \Y. Bro. S. A. Hutche-
son, is ably assisted by a number of P. M's. and the whole
under the critical eye of R. W. Bro. J. N. Shearer en-
sures proficiency. The lodge room is large, well fur-
nished, and well cared for, the books in good condition,
and a healthy spirit prevails.

Strong Lodge, Xo. 423, Sundridge : I visited this
lodge officially on April 16th, 1906. the regular meeting
night. The work of the evening was the conferring of
a first degree on a good candidate, which was well done
by the W. M., W. Bro. A. E. French. As I am a regu-
lar attender of this lodge I am in a position to judge the
character of the work done, and can conscientiously say
that it compares very favorably with any I have seen
done in the district. Several years ago Strong Lodge
seemed to awake from a lethargy into which it had pre-
viously fallen, and W. Bro. French and the other present
officers maintain the high standard of efficiency attained
by their nredecessors. The East is ably supported by
P. M's Maxwell. Robertson and myself, who are regular
in attendance. The lodge room is comfortable and
fairly well furnished, the finances in very good condi-
tion, the growth steady and carefully selected, and the
prospects for the future of Stron^ lodge are good. \Y.
Bro. Robertson being Secretary is a sufficient guarantee
that the books and correspondence of the lodge are being
handled in the most careful and efficient manner.

Corona Lodge, Xo. 454. Burk's Falls : I visited
Corona Lodge on May 7th, 1906. Although I had made
arrangements to visit it early in February, I was pre-
vented bv a disastrous fire which occurred, and which
completely destroyed the lodge room, altogether with the

ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, TORONTO.. 5906. 319

furniture and other chattels of the lodge, a few days be-
fore my intended visit. Unfortunately the brethren at
that particular time had neglected to renew their insur-
ance policy, and the loss was complete and heavy. But
Corona lodge has a number of enthusiastic brethren who
set to work immediately to restore their former comfort-
able condition. They obtained a dispensation from
Grand Lodge to meet temporarily in a suitable room until
one could be procured wholly for that purpose. They
now meet in the Court House, which does very well in
this emergency. I had the privilege of witnessing two
firsts conferred by the W. M., W. Bro. J. W. Harris, who
was ablv assisted by W. Bros. Hilliar and Sturgeon, of
Corona lodge, and \Y. Bro. French, of Strong lodge, who
accompanied me on this visit. The work was well ex-
emplified, and I was particularly well pleased with the
accuracy and precision of the floor work of Bro. J. J.
Wilson in the capacity of J. D. W. Bro. Sturgeon at-
tends to the Secretary's duties with perfect satisfaction
to the brethren, and reported at my visit that there was
not a brother in arrears for dues. Corona lodge, al-
though considerably behind financially, is not lacking
in zeal, and is hopeful of speedily regaining its former
standing.

Granite Lodge, No. 352, Parry Sound : A visit to
Granite lodge on May 16th. 1906. concluded my round of
official visits, and I shall long remember the cordial re-
ception and the pleasant evening spent on that occasion.
There was considerable work to be done, but the evening
was very warm, and only an initiation was attempted.
This was very satisfactorily exemplified bv R. \Y. Bro.
A. J. Whitby, W. M., assisted by V.W. Bro. W. E. Foote.
Granite lode'e being the oldest in the district, and situated
in the thriving town of Parry Sound, possesses many
prominent and active members of the craft. The lodge
owns the building in which it meets, being one of the
best buildings in the town, having several stores and
offices in the lower flats which yield a good revenue, the
brethren reserving the whole of the top flat for them-
selves, which gives commodious and comfortable accom-
modation. Everything is in good condition in Granite
lodge.

In conclusion. I wish to say that my term of office has
been very pleasant indeed to me. At several of my visits

320 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.

I gave a short address on the origin and growth of the
Craft in this Province and throughout the world, which
was apparently well received and appreciated. At all
my visits the social aspect of our meetings was not for-
gotten, a sumptuous banquet being prepared, where the
brethren spent a pleasant hour amid toasts, interspersed
with recitations, songs, speeches, etc., all of which, to my
mind, are very beneficial if not prolonged unduly.

Again I wish to thank the brethren for their kind in-
dulgence to me, and consider myself well repaid if my
feeble efforts have in any way proved beneficial to the
Craft in this district.

All of which is fraternally submitted.

A. CARMICHAEL, D. D. G. M.,

Muskoka District No'. 19.

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322 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.

OTONABEE DISTRICT NO. 20.

To the Most Worshipful the Grand Master, Officers and
Members of the Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M.
of Canada, in the Province of Ontario;

Most Worshipful Sir and Brethren :

At the last communication of Grand Lodge at Hamil-
ton the worshipful brethren by vote placed me in the
office of D. D. G. M. of Otonabee District No. 20. The
honor conferred upon me in placing me in so exalted a
position is one which I appreciate to the utmost, and I
need hardly add that my purpose has been to show my-
self worthy of the position by doing my utmost towards
the building up of our great order in my district. I
only wish I could have accomplished more than I have to
this end. I am enabled, at any rate, as will be seen by
my reports on the various lodges under my jurisdiction,
to report Masonry as distinctly alive and progressive.
My first act on assuming office was to communicate with
each lodge and arrange for the carrying out of the in-
structions issued by Grand Lodge, viz., to visit every
lodge in the district at some regular meeting of the lodge.
I have already stated that I found our great and noble
order in a flourishing condition throughout the district.
Officers and members alike seem thoroughly imbued with
the desire to help on the order by every means in their
power. I brought before each lodge the great object of
the Semi-Centennial Fund, and am pleased to report that
I have been met with promises in regard to this fund,
if carried out will result in generous returns to Grand
Lodge. I hope soon to see Otonabee district in the proud
position of having fully paid up its allotment. As my
report has to be short and to the point I will not trespass
further detailing what impressions I received in my tour
of the district save in one respect, and that is. in extend-
ing my most cordial thanks to the brethren of the differ-
ent lodges for the uniform kindness and hospitality that
has been shown me. The vear has been to me a very

ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, TORONTO, 5906. 323

happy one, and if I have been of any service to the Craft
I am amplv repaid for what efforts I have made by the
pleasant recollections of my year of office.

Ontario Lodge, No. 26: I visited this lodge on April
19th. I found it in every respect a model lodge, the
work being splendidly done, the W. M. and officers being
supported by a long list of Past Masters and P. D. D. G.
M's. The first degree was worked in a correct and most
impressive manner. The members report Masonry ad-
vancing. Dues well paid up, and the lodge in a splendid
financial position.

Jerusalem Lodge, No. 31, Bowmanville : I paid my
official visit to this lodge on April 4th. This is one of
the oldest lodges in the district, and it is a pleasure to
me to testify that notwithstanding its comparative an-
tiquity the interest evinced by its members, and the
ability displayed in their work by the officers of the lodge,
shows no signs of weakness or decav. There was a good
turnout, and the W. M. opened and closed in the three
degrees, there being no special work on hand. R. W.
Bro. Simpson, P. D. D. G. M., is a tower of strength to
this lodge. There is no fear for the future of Masonry
in this place with such enthusiastic Masons as R. W. Bro.
Simpson and the other P. M's associated with him in
Jerusalem lodge.

Durham Lodge, No. 66, Newcastle: I visited this
lodge on Tuesday, April 3rd. I expected, by summons,
to have seen some work in the third degree, but on arriv-
ing at the lodge room I found only a quorum, there being
only seven members present. The W. M. opened up in
the three degrees, performing his work in a creditable
manner. We had a very interesting conversation as to
the means of getting the brethren to take more interest
in Masonry, which I hope will produce good results. I
found thtat dues were well paid up, though there were a
few delinquents. The membership on the lodge roll is
22. W. Bro. Allen makes a good Secretary and looks
well after the finances.

Corinthian Lodge, No. 101, Peterboro : I visited this
lodge on March 16th, on the same occasion as the frater-
nal visit of our Grand Master, M. W. Bro. James H.
Burritt. There was a very large turnout of members
both from Peterboro and from outside lodges, and a most
cordial welcome was accorded to the Grand Master, and

324 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.

I may add also to myself as D. D. G. M. Corinthian
lodge kept up its good name in the matter of excellence
in work, its officers fully deserved the praise bestowed on
them by the Grand Master, who remarked that he had
never in the course of his Masonic career seen work more
efficiently performed. It was perfect. It is almost
needless to add that Corinthian lodge is in good shape
and that all its members are fully alive to the interests of
Masonry.

Hope Lodge, No. 1 14, Port Hope : I visited this lodge
on April 6th, and was greeted at the regular meeting by
the members assembled in a very enthusiastic manner.
Here I was glad to greet one of the youngest W. M's in
the district. There was a grand turnout and one candi-
date initiated. All the work was done most creditably,
the W. M. and officers conducting the initiation and the
I. P. M. giving the charge.

J. B. Hall Lodge, No. 145, Millbrook : I visited this
lodge on March 8th and found the new officers all in
place. One candidate was raised to the third degree,
the Master doing all the work except giving the charge.
1 can say that I never saw better work in any lodge. The
lodge room is lar?e and well furnished. I believe that
a great deal of the prosperity of the lodge and of the ex-
cellence of the work performed within its walls is due to
the energv and able tuition of R. W. Bro. Smith, P. D.
D. G. M."

Peterboro Lodge, No. 155, Peterboro: I visited this
lodge at regular meeting May 4th and found a grand
turnout to greet the D. D. G. M. The three degrees
were worked and done so correctly that I can but echo
the words of the M. W. the Grand Master in reference
to Corinthian lodge that the work was done in " a perfect
manner."

Norwood Lodge, No. 223, Norwood : My official visit
to this lodge was paid on Monday, March 5th, when I
was accompanied by W. Bro. Kelly and Bro. C. Boyce,
of Clementi lodge. Here I found a large attendance,
tut no special work on hand. The W. M., W. Bro. Dr.
Ford is one who has done yeoman service for his lodge,
having been elected to the Mastership on several occa-
sions. The lodge was opened and closed in the first,
second and third degrees in usual form, but I recom-
mended a change in the mode of balloting for candidates

ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, TORONTO, 5906. 325

in vogue in the lodge. The work of the lodge was per-
formed in a satisfactory manner.

Clementi Lod?e, No. 313, Lakefield: I paid my offi-
cial visit to my mother lodge on May 1st. There was a
grand turnout of members and visitors and a considerable
amount of work was done, there being work in all three
degrees. This was performed in a highly satisfactory
manner bv the W. M. and his officers. Masonry is pro-
gressing here, and all we have to complain of is that the
lodge room is too small for present requirements of the
members.

Orono Lodge, No. 325, Orono: I visited this lodge
on April 5th and found the members 'ready to extend a
hearty greeting to the D. D. G. M. There was a good
turnout at the regular meeting, but no work. The offi-
cers opened up, however, in the three degrees, and did
their work in a creditable manner. I found officers and
members alike anxious to advance the cause of Masonry,
and I have not the least doubt but that Orono lodge will
report good progress in the near future. An encourag-
ing feature in connection with this lodge is that the mem-
bers claim to have paid their full share to the Semi-Cen-
tennial Fund.

Keene Lodge, No. 374, Keene : Accompanied by W.
Bro. R. Q. Dench I wisited this lodge on February 8th.
This lodge, despite its small membership is doing good
work, and I was greatly pleased with its quality. The
I. P. M. performed the work of initiating a candidate,
and V. W. Bro. McNeil of raising two candidates to the
sublime deeree, both in a very satisfactory manner. V.
W. Bro. McNeil is a host in himself and a man on whom
the lodge can rely in any emergency.

Lome Lodge, No. 375, Omemee : I visited this lodge
on February 5th. On this my first official visit I was
accompanied by W. Bro. Wesley Sherin, W. Bro. Wil-
liam Graham, and Bros. Bygott and Webster from Cle-
menti lod^e. We drove over to Omemee, where he
brethren gave us a most hearty welcome. On our as-
sembling at the lodge room we found a good attendance,
considering the size of the membership. There was no
soecial work on hand, but the officers opened and closed
in the three degrees and the work was done well. I am
glad to be able to report that the financial difficulties
which have beset this lodge in the past have now been

326- GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.

overcome, and the future looks bright for Lome lodge.
The lodge has paid nothing to the Semi-Centennial Fund
so far, but I fully believe that it will do all it can in this
respect, as the officers and members seem to take great
interest in the work.

Havelock Lodge, No. 435, Havelock : I paid my offi-
cial visit to this lodge on Februarv 9th, accompanied by
W. Bro. J. R. Frazer, W. Bro. T. W. Leggatt and Bro.
J. W. Bygott, of Clementi Lodge. The special work
consisted of one initiation and two raisings. The initia-
tion was nicely performed by the W. M., W. B. Kne-
wasser, assisted by his officers. The work in the third
degree in this lodge is done in a different manner to that
in vogue in most of the lodges in the district, and I do not
think it is an improvement. The brethren, however, are
all enthusiastic in their work. So far they have done
nothing towards contributing to the Semi-Centennial
Fund, but are now going at the work with a will, and I
am sure will give a good account of themselves in the
near future.

All of which is fraternally submitted.

JOHN HULL, D. D. G. M.,

Otonabee District No. 20.

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EASTERN DISTRICT NO. 21.

To the Most Worshipful the Grand Master, Officers and
Members of the Grand Lodge, A. F. & A. M., of
Canada, in the Province of Ontario :

Most Worshipful Sir and Brethren :

I have the honor of submitting- my report on the condi-
tion and progress of Masonry in this district for the past
year. I wish first to express my deep appreciation of
the honor conferred upon me by selecting me to fill this
responsible and honorable position of D. D. G. M., and of
the utmost kindness and courtesy shown to me by all the
officers and brethren throughout the district during my
term of office. At all times I was well received and
hospitably entertained, but, following the instructions of
the Grand Secretary I shall make my report as brief as
possible and refrain from giving these details.

First, I appointed W. Bro. H. P. D. Evans, of Chester-
ville Lodge. No. 320, District Secretary, and I am grate-
ful to him for his services. Later I appointed Bro. Rev.
Donald Stewart, of the same lodge, District Chaplain.

On November 30, 1905, a very successful at home and
Past Masters lodge was held at Maxville, at which the
M. W. the Grand Master was present.

As all lodges in this district hold their elections in De-
cember, and as each lodge had received a visit from my
predecessor since January, 1905, I did not begin my offi-
cial visits until February. I am of the opinion that it
would be advisable to hold the lodge elections at the close
of the Grand Lodge year, and then the D. D. G. M.
would have the whole year to pay his visits.

The time has come when mostly every lodge in the dis-
trict has a spacious, bright, comfortable and well fur-
nished lodge room, and it will not be necessary to make
further mention of same.

DEATHS.

I am called on to record the deaths of the following
brethren of this district: R. W. Bro. Duncan A. Mac-

ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, TORONTO, 5906. 329

donnell, of Friendly Brothers Lodge, No. 143, D. D. G.
M. in 1896, died April 11, 1906; R. W. Bro. Ford, an
honorary member of Farran's Point Lodge, No. 256 (par-
ticulars not reported) ; Bro. J. J. Empey, of Henderson
Lodge, No. 383, died December 11, 1905; William Ken-
nedy, of Chesterville Lodge, No. 320, died December 17,
1905 ; Bro. S. H. Haycock, of Friendly Brothers Lodge,
lied January 28, 1906 ; Bro. MacKenzie Stamp, of Friend-
ly Brothers Lodge, died March 25, 1906; Bros. A. S.
Warwick, of Cornwall Lodge, No. 125, died April 30,
1906; Bro. G. R. Sipes, of Friendly Brothers Lodge, died
June 19, 1906.

SEMI-CENTENNIAL BENEVOLENT FUND.

On my official visits and on many other occasions I
urged upon the brethren their duty and privilege in con-
nection with this very important matter, and in almost
every instance I was encouraged that earnest and suc-
cessful efforts would be made. Results, however, are
not as favorable as I had anticipated, although I have
been assured that some of the lodges will do better.

VISITS.

Plantagenet Lodge, No. 186, Plantagenet: Visited on
February 5, 1906, at a regular meeting. There was a
large attendance ; several of the members had come a dis-
tance of eighteen miles on a cold night. For the past
two or three years this lodge had been laboring under
difficulties, its membership was small and scattered, and
its lodge room poor. The lodge and the members
grasped the situation. Money was raised and the lodge
room renovated, and now they have reason to be proud
of their quarters. The hall is owned by the lodge and
they pay a ground rent of ten dollars per year. This
was the first meeting in the renovated hall, and a dispen-
sation had been obtained to instal the officers. This
ceremony I performed with the assistance of the Past
Masters. The Secretary's, Treasurer's and Auditors'
reports and the report of the Board of General Purposes
re expenditures on hall were received and adopted and
the business was transacted with despatch. V. W. Bro.
John Smith is Secretary, and makes a very willing and
capable one. His books are well kept and the finances
of the lodge are well managed. Much of the credit for

330 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.

improving the hall, etc., is due to the Secretary. After
making a considerable expenditure the lodge makes a
fresh start with a clean sheet. All is harmony and en-
thusiasm, the lodge is growing, and the prospects are
much brighter.

St. John's Lodge, No. 21a, Vankleek Hill: Visited on
February 6, 1906, at a regular meeting. There was a
large attendance, including ten Past Masters. The S.
W., however, was on the sick list, and did not appear,
while the J. W. was unavoidably absent. A third degree
candidate was expected, but he disappointed us and did
not arrive from the city. The lodge was opened and
closed in the three degrees, and parts of the work exem-
plified and discussed. The books are well kept by Bro.
Thomas Jamieson ; the dues are promptly collected. The
initiation fee had recently been raised to $25.00. The
prospects of the lodge are good, the members are zealous
and well up in the work. I was very much pleased to
meet an old enthusiastic Mason, Colonel Steele, 85 years
of age. who was present and addressed the lodge.

Alexandria Lodge, No. 439, Alexandria: Visited on
February 7, 1906. at a special meeting. A first degree
was worked and the W. M. did his part impressively. His
support was not as good as it might have been, although
there was some excuse, as there had been no work to do.
This lodge has been struggling. Lnfortunately very
many of the members have left the jurisdiction. Some
of them have taken dimits while others retain member-
ship without paying dues. At the time of my visit there
were 28 members over twelve months in arrears, and the
arrearages (exclusive of dues payable December. 1905)
amounted to $374.00. Over $200.00 of this will proba-
bly never be collected. I requested that serious efforts
be made to collect arrears and to induce the brethren in
arrears to pay up and then to suspend those who are able
to pay and will not. The lodge is not strong financially
or in membership, but prospects are now becoming
brighter. Several good candidates have recently been
accepted. The lodge room is poorly furnished and I
hope for an improvement. The W. M., W. Bro. John
Simpson, and the Secretary, W. Bro. E. H. Tiffany, de-
serve great credit for their faithful work in the lodge.

Hawkesbury Lodge, No. 450, Hawkesbury : Visited
on February 8th at a regular meeting. The attenda^ ~

ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, TORONTO, 5906. 331

was 23. The candidate did not come and there was no
work. The lodge was opened and closed in the three de-
grees, and several points were discussed. All the offi-
cers did the work well ; the officers and members are en-
thusiastic and progressive Masons. The books are well
kept by Bro. Sherman. The prospects of the lodge are
bright. R. W. Bro. Johnston, P. D. D. G. M. of Ottawa
District, is a member of this lodge and was present. Dur-
ing my stay in Hawkesbury I was very kindly entertained
as the guest of W. Bro. McWaters.
Maxville Lodge, No. 418, Maxville: Visited on Febru-
ary 9, 1906, at an emergent meeting. The attendance
was about twenty. There were no candidates. The
lodge was opened and closed in the three degrees and
several points were discussed. This lodge is charitably
disposed and looks well after the widows and orphans of
its deceased members, although the Semi-Centennial Fund
did not find the favor I had expected. Bro. D. A. Irvine
makes a capable Secretary. His books are in good
shape and the dues are promptly collected.

Wales Lodge, No. 458, Wales : Visited on April 2,
1906, at an emergent meeting, at which there was a large
attendance. The lodge was opened and closed in the
three degrees, and a third degree was conferred in a very
creditable manner. The J. W. also gave his lecture in
the first degree accurately and impressively. This is the
youngest lodge in the district, but the officers from the
W. M. to the junior officers do their work well. W.
Bro. F. Warren makes a very capable Secretary, and is
successful in keeping the dues well paid up. The pros-
pects of the lodge are good.

Lancaster Lodge, No. 207, Lancaster : Visited on
April 3rd at a regular meeting. The attendance was
small on account of several of the members being absent
on the jury, etc. The W. M. conferred a second degree
and did his work well, and W. Bro. Nicholson conferred
a third degree in an impressive manner. The candidate
for the third degree gave his obligation. This lodge
does not require the candidate to give his obligation, but
several lodges in the district do require it. The junior
officers of the lodge might improve in their work. The
books are neatly kept by Bro. W. N. McGillis.

Cornwall Lodge, No. 125, Cornwall: Visited on April
4, 1906, at a regular meeting, when I was greeted by a

332 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.

large attendance, the largest during my official visits.
R. W. Bro. J. G. Harkness is a member of this lodge and
was present. This lodge has a high reputation and i&
certainly worthy of it. The officers do their work ex-
ceedingly well. A second degree was conferred with
accuracy and impressiveness. and the floor work was
done with precision. This lodge requires the candidate
to give his obligation before advancing. V. \Y. Bro.
John Ridley has been Secretary of this lodge for several
years and he makes a model Secretary. The books are
kept neatly and correctly and the dues are promptly col-
lected, so that there are no arrears. During my visit it
Cornwall I was hospitably entertained as the guest of
W. Bro. Magwood.

Friendly Brothers Lodge, Xo. 143. Iroquois : Visited
on April 5th, at a special meeting held the evening after
the regular meeting. The lodge was opened and closed
in the three degrees and a first degree was conferred in
an accurate and impressive manner. \Y. Bro. Bouck
delivered the lecture and the charge in a well nigh perfect
manner. The books are well kept and the arrearages
are small. The prospects of the lodge are good.

Excelsior Lodge. No. 142. Morrisburg: Visited on
April 6th at a regular meeting. This lodge has not been
growing and the meetings have not been held regularlv.
The brethren from the town have not been attending very
well, and the officers are mostly from outside the town.
There was no work to be done, and the lodge was opened
and closed in the three degrees in a fair manner. Bro.
A. W. Massey makes a faithful and efficient Secretary.
The prospects of the lodge are not the best, while there
is pulling between the front and back, but with the avail-
able material there is no reason why this lodge should
not be one of the best. I was very much pleased to have
R. W. Bro. C. Rose. P. G. S. W. of the Grand Lodge of
Quebec, visit the lodge on this occasion.

Farran's Point Lodge, No. 256, Aultsville: Visited
on May 2nd at a regular meeting. There was no work
and the lodge was opened and closed in the three degrees.
This was done well, but the recent changes had not been
acquired. Here I had the pleasure of presenting R. W.
Bro. R. H. Hanes, my immediate predecessor, with a P.
D. D. G. M. apron on behalf of the district. R. W. Bro.
Hanes made a brief and appropriate reply, thanking the

ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, TORONTO, 5906. o33

district. R. W. Bro. Hanes is Secretary, and, needless
to say, he makes a very capable one. There has been
very little work during the year, but prospects are bet-
ter. The Masons hold the controlling interest in Frater-
nity Hall, where they have the lodge room.

Henderson Lodge, No. 383, Winchester: Visited on
May 4th at a regular meeting. There was a large at-
tendance, including the W. M. and T. W. of Chesterville
Lodge. The first degree was conferred in an excellent
manner by the W. M., ably assisted by his officers. The
work was done with precision, accuracy and impressive-
ness. This lodge has been making remarkable progress
since it acauired its present beautiful well furnished hall,
and raised its initiation fee to $25.00. W. Bro. George
Johnson is a very efficient and successful Secretary and
manages to keep the dues collected.

Chesterville Lodge, No. 320, Chesterville : I paid my
official visit to this, my own lodge, on May 7th, at a regu-
lar meeting. Although the night was unfavorable there
was a large attendance. It was very gratifying to me
to see the work, an initiation and the openings and clos-
ings, so uniformly well done by the W. M. and his offi-
cers. I never saw the work better done in the lodge.
My only regret is that this lodge has not been able to pro-
cure suitable quarters, but there are hopes of realizing
this desire before very long. The books of the lodge are
well kept, the lodge is strong financially, and the pros-
pects are good.

Avonmore Lodge, No. 452, Avonmore: Visited on
May 8th at a regular meeting. The W. M. had ex-
pected to have two initiations, but as neither candidate
appeared he conferred two second degrees in a very
creditable manner. The lodge was opened and closed in
the three degrees and several minor points were brought
up and discussed. The Secretary had not been furnished
with a complete set of lodge books, but will procure same.
This lodge has been growing and its prospects are good.

At the close of the year several brethren of North Wil-
liamsburg and vicinity, including five Past Masters, have
submitted to me for my report a petition for a new lodge
at North Williamsburg, duly recommended by the near-
est lodges. After giving this matter my best considera-
tion I have come to the conclusion that it would be in the
best interest of Masonry to grant the petition. A lodge

334 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.

at North Williamsburg would certainly be of great ad-
vantage to the Masons there, and I believe that Masonry
at Morrisburg, where Excelsior lodge is located, would
take on new life. Morrisburg has good material, and, I
think, can support a good lodge even if its territorial
jurisdiction be thus reduced.

In conclusion I may say that this year has been an ex-
ceedingly pleasant one to me, and I return my most sin-
cere thanks for the many kind favors received at the
hands of the brethren.

All of which is fraternally submitted.

A. M. FULTON, D. D. G. M.,

Tastern District No. 21.

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336 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.

REPORT OF THE BOARD ON WARRANTS.

R. W. Bro. A. T. Freed, Deputy Grand Master, on be-
half of the Board of General Purposes, presented the fol-
lowing report, which was read by R. W. Bro .D. F. Mac-
watt, Chairman of the Committee on Warrants :

REPORT.

The Board of General Purposes makes the following recom-
mendations, viz. :

1. That warrants be issued to the following lodges : Gore
Bay, No. 472, Gore Bay; The Beaches Lodge, No. 473, Balmy
Beach; Victoria Lodge, No. 474, Toronto Junction; Dundurn
Lodge, No. 475, Hamilton; Corinthian Lodge, No. 476, North
Gower, and Harding Lodge, No. 477, Woodville.

2. That the dispensations granted to Bancroft Lodge. Ban-
croft; Milverton Lodge, Milverton, and Russell Lodge, Rus-
sell, be continued during the ensuing year.

3. The Committee finds that the minute books in several
cases have not been as carefully kept as they should be, pages
being left blank and the Worshipful Master omitting to sign
the confirmation of the minutes in some cases, in others the
signature being made in pencil. The Committee considers
that in future such irregularities may be deemed sufficient
reason to refuse a warrant. In all cases the certificate of the
D. D. G. M. should also be furnished showing that the lodge
under dispensation has complete regalia and a suitable lodge
room.

All of which is fraternally submitted.

D. F. MACWATT,

Chairman.
Toronto, 17th July, 1906.

It was moved by R. W. Bro. A. T. Freed, seconded by
R. W. Bro. D. F. Macwatt, and

Resolved, That the report of the Board on Warrants be re-
ceived and adopted.

REPORT OF THE BOARD ON PRINTING
AND SUPPLIES.

R. W. Bro. A. T. Freed, Deputy Grand Master, on be-
half of the Board of General Purposes, presented the fol-

ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, TORONTO, 5906. 337

lowing report, which was read by R. \Y. Bro. J. S. Dewar,
Chairman of the Committee on Printing and Supplies :

REPORT.

1. The Board of General Purposes, through the oub-Com-
mittee on Printing and Supplies, begs to report that they have
examined the undermentioned accounts, and finding the same
correct recommend them to the Audit and finance Committee
for payment.

The Spectator Printing Co., of Hamilton,

contract work, to June 18, 1906 $2,888 78

Less paid on account 2,000 00 $888 7S

The Copp, Clark Co., Toronto, lithographing .... 785 80

Robt. Duncan & Co., Hamilton, stationery, etc. . . 119 25
The Howell Lithographing Co., Hamilton, cheque

books 36 00

A. C. Turnbull, Hamilton, stationery and supplies 34 39

G. H. Lanigan, Hamilton, binding 12 00

Total $1,876 22

2. The Board will endeavor to place the different reports of
Grand Lodge in the hands of the brethren as soon as all have
been presented by the chairmen of the various sub-commit-
tees. These reports, according to the Constitution, can only
be received at this session, and will come up for adoption at
a later stage. The members of Grand Lodge can therefore
be assured that ample time will be afforded every one of
perusing the different reports and becoming conversant with
the matters dealt with therein.

Fraternally submitted.

J. S. DEWAR,

Chairman P. and S. Committee.

REPORT OF THE BOARD OX AUDIT AND
FINANCE.

R. W. Bro. A. T. Freed, Deputy Grand Master, on be-
half of the Board of General Purposes, presented the fol-
lowing report, which was read by R. W. Bro. Skinner, a
member of the Committee on Audit and Finance :

REPORT.

The Committee of Audit and Finance of the Board of Gen-
eral Purposes have very much pleasure in reporting that they
have audited the books of the Grand Secretary and Grand
Treasurer and certify to their correctness

All moneys received by the Grand Secretary have been paid
over to the Grand Treasurer, and his receipt for the same has
been received by the Grand Secretary. Vouchers have been

338 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.

produced for the payments made by the Grand Treasurer as
authorized by Grand Lodge. The report of the Grand Secre-
tary gives a full statement of the receipts from all sources,
as well as other business transacted in his office.
The total receipts have been $34,377 19

The total expenditures are as follows :

General Purposes $16,591 63

Benevolence and Semi-Centennial

grant 22,110 00 38,701 63

Expenditures over receipts 4,324 44

Receipts last year were $33,011 18

The increase this year being 1,366 01

We have very much pleasure in reporting that the receipts
this year have been the largest in the history of this Grand
Lodge, which is an indication that the lodges are in better
financial standing and adding to their numbers.

The following securities are held by Grand Lodge on the
31st May, 1906 :

Brockville Debentures, 4 per cent face value.. ..$ 3,000 00
Woodstock Debentures, 6 per cent, face value.. .. 7,000 00
Central Canada Loan & Savings Co., 4 per cent.

face value 15000 00

Canada Permanent & Western Canada Mortgage

Corporation, 4 per cent, face value 20,000 00

Landed Banking & Loan Co., 4% per cent, face

value 15,000 00

Canada Savings & Loan Co., 4% per cent, face

value 5,000 00

Ontario Loan & Debenture Co., 4% per cent, face

value 5,000 00

Hamilton Provident & Loan Co., 4% per cent, face

value 15,000 00

City of Brantford, 4 per cent, face value 8,000 00

City of St. Thomas School, 4 per cent, face value. 12,148 50
City of Toronto, 3% per cent, face value 4,866 66

Netting Grand Lodge, 4.05 per cent 110,015 16

Balance at credit of current account in Canadian

bank of Commerce May 31, 1906. . . . $3298 92
Less cheques outstanding 1470 00 1.828 92

$111,844 08

We have much pleasure in reporting that the Semi-Centen-
nial funds at this date amount to $30,389.29, being an increase
over last year of $9,539.30.

We regret that funds for this very worthy object are not
being paid over as promptly as they should be. If the whole
amount was in the hands of the Grand Lodge the amount of
good that could be accomplished would be greatly increased.
The Board hope that next year will see the whole amount
paid over, and that the ability of Grand Lodge to carry out
this undertaking may be proven to the world.

ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, TORONTO, 5906. 339

The Board recommends payment of the following accounts,
"viz. :

Committee on Foreign Correspondence $ 150 00

Grand Secretary, advance for incidentals, 1906-07. 1,000 00

Premium on Grand Secretary's Bond 12 50

General Masonic Relief Association Subscription
Benevolent Grants, 34,965 members at V2 cent
each 174 82

Benevolent Grants $18,975 00

The Committee on Printing and supplies report that the
following accounts are correct, and the Board recommends
their payment :

Copp, Clark Co., certificates and warrants $ 785 80

Spectator Printing Co., contract $2,888 78

Less paid on account 2,000 00

888 78

The Robert Duncan Co., stationery 119 25

A. C. Turnbull. stationery 34 39

The Howell Lithographing. Co 36 00

G. H. Lanigan, binding returns 12 00

The Bell Telephone Co 28 50

$1,904 72

The Board further recommends the payment to R. W. Bro.
Nixon for attendance at the Benevolent Committee, $15.00 ;
also to R. W. Bro. R. L. Gunn, Auditor's fees in full, $300.00.

The Board have inspected the bond of the Grand Secretary
issued by the United States Fidelity and Guaranty Co., of
Baltimore ; same is drawn on a special and approved form
for the sum of $0, 000. 00, and authorizes the Grand Master for
the time being to fully represent Grand Lodge in renewing
same. The bond is in the custody of the Grand Treasurer.

The Board recommends that the sum of $750.00 per annum
be paid to the Inspector of Benevolent Grants on the same
terms and conditions as reported in 1905.

Securities held by Grand Lodge on 31st May, 1906, on ac-
count of the Semi-Centennial funds were as follows :

City of Toronto Debenture, 4 per cent $ 5,000 00

City of Woodstock Debenture, 4 per cent 4,000 00

City of Ottawa Debenture, 4 per cent 10,000 00

City of Peterboro Debenture, 4 per cent 2,000 00

Hamilton Masonic Hall stock 100 00

Accrued interest on Toronton

Debentures $ 84 47

Premium on Woodstock Deben-
tures 240 00

Accrued interest on Debentures 56 22

Accrued interest on Peterboro

Debentures 16 27

Premium on Ottawa Debentures 529 uO

$21,100 00

925 96

340 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.

Less —
Discount on Toronto Debentures 169 50
Discount on Peterboro Deben-
tures 306 80

476 30

449 6S

Balance at credit of current account :

Canadian Bank of Commerce May 31st, 1906.. .. 3.814 83

Paid in since May 31st 5,024 SO

$30,389 29-
Fraternally submitted.

GEO. S. MAY,

Chairman.

REPORT OF THE AUDITOR.

Toronto, Ont, July 16th, 1906.
To the President and Members of the Board of General Pur-
poses :
R. W. Sir and Brethren :

I beg to report that I have audited the books of the Grand
Secretary and the Grand Treasurer for the year ended May
31st, 1906, in accordance with the provisions of the Constitu-
tion, and I hereby certify to their correctness.

I have made monthly reports to the M. W. the Grand Master
and the President of the Board on the receipts of the Grand
Secretary and the disposal thereof. All moneys received
have been promptly deposited in the bank to the credit of the
Grand Treasurer and all payments have been made by cheques
signed by the proper officers, viz., the President of the Board,
the Grand becretary and the Grand Treasurer.

An abstract of the receipts and expenditure of Grand Lodge
for the year was prepared and certified by me as correct and
mailed to each lodge and to the members of the Board on
June 15th, 1906.

In conjunction with the Grand Secretary and the Grand
Treasurer I examined the securities belonging to Grand
Lodge in the safety deposit vault of the Toronto General
Trusts Company on June 4th, 1906, and found them complete
with all unpaid coupons attached.

The face value of said certificates is as follows, and agrees
with the Treasurer's balance sheets, viz. :

Grand Lodge general account $110,015 16

Semi-Centennial Fund account . . . . 21000 00

I have examined the Grand Secretary's report as regards-
statements of receipts and expenditure, also the Grand Trea-
surer's reports on general account and on Semi-Centennial'
Fund account, and have certified to their correctness.
Fraternally submitted.

R. L. GUNN,

Auditor..

It was moved by R. W. Bro. A. T. Freed, seconded by
R. W. Bro. F. J. Skinner, and

ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, TORONTO. 5906. 341

Resolved, That the report of Audit and Finance be re-
ceived.

REPORT OF THE BOARD ON BENEVOLENCE.

R. W. Bro. A. T. Freed. Deputy Grand Master, on be-
half of the Board of General Purposes, presented the fol-
lowing report, which was read by R. W. Bro. R. L,.
Gunn, Chairman of the Committee on Benevolence :

REPORT.

Toronto, July 18, 1906.

The Board of General Purposes begs leave to report as fol-
lows :

Since the last Annual Communication of Grand Lodge sev-
enteen interim grants have been made by the Chairman of
the Committee, amounting to the sum of $775.00. By this
means it has again been possible to extend temporary relief
in extreme cases in which great hardships might have been
experienced by the applicants if no such means of relief were
provided. The adoption of this regulation some years ago
has been of very great benefit in relieving the necessities of
our brethren or their relatives at times when unforeseen
trouble has overtaken them.

The action taken by Grand Lodge last year in making a
special appropriation of fifty per cent, on the regular grants
to all beneficiaries, in order to mark the Semi-Centennial of
Grand Lodge, has been most acceptable to them and has been
greatly appreciated.

The Board, having in view the authority given last year, to
increase the maximum amounts of grants to brethren to
$150.00 and to relatives to $100.00, and also taking cognizance
of the increasing revenue of Grand Lodge, has taken great
pleasure in recommending substantial increases to many of
the beneficiaries, being careful, as far as possible, to give the
increases to those applicants who are most in need of them
and most deserving. The Board feels that the increasing
revenue should be largely devoted to this purpose and that
this action will meet with the hearty approbation of Grand
Lodge. The aggregate increase in the amount recommended
for benevolence grants owing to these increases is about
$4,000.00.

If the receipts and the expenditure on general account for
the ensuing year be estimated at about the same figures as
those of the past year, the increased aggregate to be granted
at this session will cause an encroachment on the capital ac-
count of about $1,000.00. The Board, however, has no hesi-
tation in recommending the increase, knowing that every dol-
lar of it is needed by the unfortunates whose wants so
strongly appeal to our hearts, and for whose necessities there
is urgent need for even greater allowances in many of the
most needy cases.

342 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.

The Committee has received, at this present meeting of
Grand Lodge, 344 applications for relief, 14 of which have
been refused, and recommends that the following grants for
the current year be made, viz.:

162 grants through Local Boards of Relief $ 7,700 00

168 grants through lodges 10,300 00

Special grants authorized by Grand Lodge :

Mrs. W. M. Wilson $300 00

Mrs. T. D. Harrington 300 00

Miss Mary Wilson 300 00

Miss M. H. Harris 75 00

975 00

Total amount of grants made at this Annual Com-
munication $18,975 00

Grant made by the Grand Master for sufferers by

the California disaster 1,000 00

Interim grants made by the Chairman of the Com-
mittee during the past year 775 00

Total grants for the year $20,750 00

The grants made by lodges during the year, as shown by
the District Deputy Grand Masters* reports amount in the
aggregate to $16,855.00.

In accordance with the rules on benevolence (to which the
attention of the lodge officers is cordially invited), cheques
will not be issued for grants made through the following
lodges until they have made proper returns showing the dis-
posal made of the last year's grants and the amount of local
aid given by the said lodges. The lodges referred to. who
have not made returns, are : Numbers 2, 9, 39. 48, 56, 57, 68,
74, 84, 90, 96, 99, 120, 127, 129, 137, 141, 159, 165, 222, 230, 237,
238, 254. 303, 314, 327, 334, 348, 377, 388, 401, 409, 427, 432.

The Board recommends that all new applications, and such
applications for renewals of grants as the Committee may
direct, shall be investigated by the inspector, and that cheques
therefor be withheld until favorably reported on, or cancelled
if the report is adverse.

The Board has learned with great pleasure that the M. W.
the Grand Master gave instructions in May last that a con-
tribution of $1,000.00 be made out of Grand Lodge funds for
the relief of the distress caused by earthquake and fire in the
State of California, and desires to express hearty approval of
his prompt action.

The Board contemplates, with gratification and thankful-
ness to the G. A. O. T. U., the increased means at the disposal
of Grand Lodge for the assistance of thise who are in sick-
ness or distress, and feels that we should ever be mindful of
our duty and privilege in providing for our unfortunate breth-
ren, their widows and families, out of the abundance which
has been showered upon us.

Fraternally submitted.

R. L. GUNN.

Chairman.

ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, TORONTO, 5906. 243

It was moved bv R. \V. Bro. A. T. Freed, seconded bv
R. W. Bro. R. L. Gunn, and

Resolved, That the report of the Board on Benevolence be-
received and adopted.

REPORT OF THE BOARD OX THE CONDITION
OF MASONRY.

R. W. Bro. A. T. Freed, Deputy Grand Master, pre-
sented the following report, which was read by R. W.
Bro. Aubrey White, Chairman of the Committee on the-
Condition of Masonry:

REPORT.

The Board has perused and considered the reports of the
twenty-two District Deputy Grand Masters, who during the
year just closed represented the Grand Master in the twenty-
two districts into which, for purposes of visitation and in-
spection this Grand Jurisdiction is divided.

The Board is pleased to find that every lodge on the roll of
this Grand Lodge has received a visit from a representative
of the Grand Master. This is the state of things that Grand
Lodge has aimed to bring about, and it is very satisfactory to
find that for three years in succession practically every
lodge has been inspected.

The Board feels bound once again to bear testimony to the
energy and care displayed by the twenty-two District Depu-
ties, who have had the several districts in charge. They
one and all have realized that the duties of their positions are
too important to be treated in a perfunctory manner, and
have performed everything they were obligated to do when
they were selected by their brethren, and endorsed and ap-
proved by the Grand Master. As has been said before, the
officer who represents the Grand Master and becomes the em-
bodiment of his wisdom and authority in even the smallest of
the Districts has serious labor and great responsibilities im-
posed upon him. He is called upon to sacrifice his time and
comforts in paying even the ordinary visits of inspection, and
this without money and without price. It is true that where
peace and harmony reigns, and he is not a target for too
many questions, his pathway is among the flowers. Unfor-
tunately this is not always the case, and sometimes he is de-
pressed and sick at heart at the bitterness he sees displayed.
It happens too that when he tries to bring back harmony and
good understanding his motives are criticized and he is the
victim of sneers and inuendoes ; fortunately this rarely hap-
pens in our jurisdiction, but when it does occur the District
Deputies have always been found intelligent, courageous, and
patient. Bearing in mind that the position of District
Deputy is not a bed of roses, and that next to the Grand Mas-
ter he is all powerful in his district, the Board would urge
upon the brethren the importance of selecting only strong-
men well armed for such positions.

344 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.

The reports of the District Deputy Grand Masters for the
past year are very satisfactory reading, evidencing as they do
the almost perfect harmony that exists throughout the whole
jurisdiction. In only one or two lodges out of some 400 is
there any disturbance of Masonic serenity, a state of affairs
of which we may well feel proud.

' The growth of the order numerically has been even greater
than that of last year, and on the whole the material is
thought to be such as will not reflect discredit on the craft.

Almost universally, too, the landmarks have been kept in-
tact, the regulations observed and the practice of kindness
and brotherly love has prevailed.

The Board regrets that owing to the absence of the statisti-
cal returns for three or four districts, it is not able to deal in
detail with the numerical increases and decreases. The
Board has heretofore endeavored to do this carefully, as it is
important to tabulate the figures, where they can be readily
found. The Board is able, however, to say that the initia-
tions will probably exceed three thousand and the net gain in
membership, deducting resignations, deaths, etc., will be in
the neighborhood of two thousand five hundred. These
figures demonstrate clearly and forcibly the hold our beloved
order has on the youth and intelligence of this fair Province
of Ontario.

The Board cannot part from this matter without again
pressing home upon the Masters of Lodges and brethren the
necessity for great care in the selection of material. Some
District Deputies have expressed fears that laxity exists,
where enormous additions have been made to the strength of
a lodge. We must never forget that it is a great privilege to
belong to an institution which has the Sovereign for its patron
and many other crowned heads among its membership. Truly
one is not a Freemason for nothing, but unless the order con-
tinues to be the home of God-fearing, honorable men, bound
together by ties of affectionate regard, rigidly excluding the
thoughtless, the dishonest and the profane, it will not stand
the test of the age we are entering upon. The wise course
will be to shut the door even tighter rather than open it
wider. The Board begs the craft to bear in mind more
strongly than ever before that it is not the number of Masons
you make, but rather quality and. character that will count in
strengthening this ancient and honorable fraternity. Let
lodges be sure they know all about an applicant before his
name goes to the ballot.

The work is reported to be well and intelligently performed
in every lodge, which is another goal aimed at by Grand
Lodge, and is very satisfactory reading. There are still,
however, a few Masters reported unable to work the degrees.
This blot should be wiped out, and to this end the attention
of installing officers is called to their duty in the premises.
They should require a certificate from the Examining Board
as to the Master-elect's ability to do the work before placing
him in the chair of King Solomon.

The financial state of the lodges and their standing and
prospects are all favorably reported upon. One or two Dis-

ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, TORONTO. 5906. 345

trict Deputy Grand Masters complain that the Treasurers do
not produce their books for inspection. Although it would
be manifestly impossible for the officer to audit the books,
they should be in the lodge so that he could see how they
were kept, and Masters should instruct their Treasurers to
this effect.

The Board urges upon Masters and lays it down as import-
ant that Secretaries and Treasurers should both be put
under bonds for the due accounting for monies. Large sums
pass through the hands of Secretaries, and the Board thinks
the cost to the lodge of bonding both these officers would be
money well spent.

The secretarial work is reported to be accurately and intel-
ligently performed. The importance of keeping accurate
records is not to be over-estimated. Every lodge should have
its history written up when it becomes old enough to have a
history, and when this comes to be done the value of full and
accurate records will be appreciated. The Board is of
opinion that the best results will be obtained by the employ-
ment of an intelligent Past Master at a reasonable remunera-
tion as permanent Secretary. The lodges almost universally
have adopted the precaution of insuring their property. But
an occasional lodge is reported to have neglected this plain
duty. This year the moral is again pointed, as two or three
lodges lost all their assets by fire and had no insurance. The
attention of the District Deputy Grand Masters is again
called to the very large number of brethren reported in ar-
rears for dues and the very serious amount of money out-
standing. The Board has time and again called attention to
this matter and pointed out the remedy. Those who are able
should be made to pay, those who are not should be forgiven
and the arrears wiped out. The Board suggest that District
Deputy Grand Masters shall make a special effort this year
to reduce the evil referred to.

The Board is pleased to report that Lodges of Instruction
were held in five districts. They were all largely attended,
and the effects of the association and emulation incident to
the holding of them is favorably commented upon by the D.
D. G. M's who were energetic enough to arrange for them.
It is the express desire of Grand Lodge that a lodge of in-
struction shall be held in each district every year, and the
Board calls the attention of the incoming D. D.'G. M's to the
obligation resting upon them to see Grand Lodge's directions
carried into effect.

The Board is pleased to record the fact that many lodges
attended divine services clothed as Masons. Large turnouts
took place in the city of Ottawa and the city of Toronto on
St. John's Day. The duty of praising God for His mercies
ought not to be neglected by a body, the very breath of whose
existence is the worship of Him who created the world and
all that in there is. The Board commends those D. D. G. M's
who arranged for church services, and hopes their good exam-
ple will be largely followed during the coming year.

The practice of delivering lectures upon Masonic matters
has almost disappeared from our lodges. This should not be,

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as there are many important questions of interest which
could be treated in short lectures as time permitted.

The reports of the District Deputy Grand Masters show
that they have persistently and energetically endeavored to
carry out the wishes of Grand Lodge in respect of the Semi-
centennial Benevolent Fund. Every report contains a refer-
ence to this fund and the efforts made to interest the breth-
ren and the lodges in its success. Belief is expressed that
the question is alive in the lodges and that further consider-
able subscriptions will be made. The general question of
what has been done and what may yet be done in this connec-
tion will be dealt with by the committee in charge, but your
Board regrets that so far the response has not been more
generous. The small individual contributions asked for, the
comfort and blessings that might be distributed to the weak
and helpless from such a fund ought to ensure liberal contri-
butions to it, and yet the fact remains that very few lodges
have done their full duty in the premises. We are so con-
stantly talking about our charity that when the opportunity
was given better things might have been looked for.

The Benevolence of Grand Lodge has been liberal accord-
ing to its means, and intelligently disbursed, the merits of
each case being investigated and considered by the Committee
on Benevolence. The amount distributed by Grand Lodge
was $20,750.00, and the amount contributed by private lodges
to those under their charge was $16,855.00, making the total
■expenditure for benevolence to be $37,855.00.

The Board congratulates the craft upon the credit and pros-
perity that attaches to it in this great and intelligent Pro-
vince of our fair Dominion The deeds of kindness and
brotherly love that emanate from every Masonic lodge are
evidences of the principles of the order. Let us endeavor to
increase our standing by increasing our deeds of kindness to
those in sickness and need". Almighty God has greatly
blessed and prospered us in our fifty years of existence ; let
us testify our gratitude by aiding His helpless creatures and
walking before him in honor and in truth.
Fraternally submitted.

AUBREY WHITE,

Cnairman of Committee.

It was moved by R. W. Bro. A. T. Freed, seconded by
R. W. Bro. Aubrey White, and

Resolved, That the report of the Board on the Condition of
Masonry be received and adopted.

REPORT OF THE BOARD OX THE FRATERNAL

DEAD.

R. W. Bro. A. T. Freed, Deputy Grand Master, pre-
sented the following report, which was read by R. W.
Bro. J. C. Morgan. Chairman of the Committee on the
Fraternal Dead :

ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, TORONTO, 5906. 34?
REPORT.

The Committee on Fraternal Dead beg to report that it is
once more their sad duty to mark the absence and to put on
record the names of those whose kindly faces we so sadly
miss, and whose places amongst us must be by others filled.
Yet so must it ever be. As annually we meet, the roll call,
perhaps a silent one, shows us the vacant places in our lines
which new forms and fresh faces must fill in order that we
may carry on the work which should be our chiefest care.

During the past year many have been called away, loving
hearts have been well nigh broken, and, in many cases, the
widows and orphans of our brethren have been left to us as
sacred legacies of trust. Should we not see to it that those
dear ones shall amidst all their grief, find some sunshine in
our loving care, and shall thank God daily, though with brim-
ming eyes, that those whom they have lost were Freemasons,
and so bound to us by a tie which the grisly tyrant himself is
powerless to break or to loose.

Were this present existence the end of all things how un-
satisfying and hopeless a thing life would be. Our present
meetings, to which we now look forward with keenest plea-
sure from year to year, giving, as they do, rich promise of the-
renewal of true friendships, with the warm hand clasp, the
answering look and smile from those whom the passing years
have drawn ever closer to us, would be more or less dead sea
fruit, turning to ashes in our mouths, for the scarce closed
graves of our friends would yawn between us and happiness,
the shadow of an everlasting parting would cloud our bright-
est moments. Thank God we Masons can look boldly beyond
an ever freeing present to an unchangeable future, and can in
very truth confidently cry with one of old, " Death is swal-
lowed up in victory."

Science tells us that nothing in nature is lost, nothing
really dies, but that each atom does but enter into some new
and wonderful combination, playing its many parts in the-
kaleidoscopic changes which forever go on around us. And
in this truth we Masons read a deepest significance ; we know
that the body itself of him whose race has been valiantly run
shall one one day rise in triumph to claim forever its animat-
ing soul when " this corruptible shall have put on incorrup-
tion and this mortal shall have put on immortality"; were it
not so the air would be

" Full of farewells to the dying,
And mournings for the dead."

But in still another sense we know that whilst yet the body
lies slowly resolving itself to its mother earth a man lives on
by force of his teaching, his examples, his life, and his conse-
quent influence on others, and that it is indeed true that, evea
in this world, men never die. But if the thought brings
comfort it is weighted with heavy responsibility. True it i&
that in a double sense

" The evil that men do lives after them ";

348 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.

lives in those whom they have tempted, endures in those. who
have been led astray by the specious glamor of a false life,
lives on — to eternity it may be — in some other life which they
may, by teaching or example, have lured into the primrose
path that leads to ruin and to death.

Nay, brother Masons, Cain's dread question, " Am I my
brother's keeper," has been answered once and for all of us.
No one can live unto himself or for himself alone. We are,
in the fullest sense, our brother's keeper, and this is the all-
important truth which our annual tribute to our sleeping
brethren should ever teach us. Have they wronged us, for-
get it, and see that we in our turn wrong not others ; have
they made partial shipwreck of their lives, let us avoid the
treacherous sands, the luring currents, the hidden rocks on
which their barks went down ; have they left a stainless
record of unfaltering trust in God and unselfish work for man,
may we not follow in their steps, emulating their virtues, and
striving each of us to

" Climb still higher in the way they trod,

To gaze with awe on th' unveiled face of God."

For let us remember that

'" We live in deeds, not years; in thoughts, not breaths ;
In feelings, not in figures on a dial.
We should count time by heart throbs. He most lives
Who thinks most, feels the noblest, acts the best."

Though we hear no answer from the limitless ocean on
which they have sec sail, yet will the name of each brother
as it is spoken find sad echo in some hearts which loved him
well.

And first, Grand Lodge has suffered a very severe loss in
the death of P. G. M. Richard T. Walkem, K. *C, whose genial
presence was welcomed by us all just one year ago, and whose
absence we now so sincerely mourn. Besides his high posi-
tion as a Mason he had taken a prominent part in the public
life of his city and of his well loved country. He was a pro-
minent and valued figure in the councils of bis church, and
was always ready to take his share in any charitable or be-
nevolent work. Gifted with a logical mind and a clear,
strong intellect, he was a resolute and fearless champion of
what he believed to be right. In brief, the verdict of those
who knew him best is that " Duty was ever the law of his
being." A life of such wide usefulness, so full of true man-
hood, needs no eulogy. Yet we shall miss his quiet dignity,
his wise counsel, his ripe judgment, his kindly consideration
for those who differed from him, and. most of all

" The best portion of a good man's life,
His little, nameless, well remembered acts
Of kindness and of love."

We pay to his memory the honors to which a life, so long,
so useful and so honorable, and a devotion to Masonry so en-
tire, has entitled it.

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R. W. Bro. Isaac P. Wilson, P. D. D. G. M., Merritt Nodge,
No. 168, Welland, died November 30, 1805.

R. W. Bro. Geo. Gott, P. D. D. G. M., Thistle Lodge, No. 34,
Amherstburg, died August 28, 1905. The oldest P. D. D. G.
M. in the district and probably the oldest Mason.

R. W. Bro. T. F. Smith, P. D. D. G. M. Wellington District
No. 7, Irving Lodge No. 203, Elora, died October 21, 1905.

R. W. Bro. John McLaren, P. D. D. G. M. Wellington Dis-
trict No. 7, Harris Lodge No. 216, Orangeville, died February
18th, 1906.

R. W. Bro. R. W. Barker, P. G. S. W., Ionic Lodge No. 25,
died August 6, 1905.

R. W. Bro. J. J. Thompson, St. George Lodge No. 367, died
January 12, 1906. His sudden death came as a great shock
to his many friends.

R. W. Bro. Duncan A. MacDonell, Friendly Brothers Lodge
No. 143. P. D. D. G. M. of old St. Lawrence District, who, as
a soldier of the empire, served with distinction in Egypt and
South Africa.

R. W. Bro. Ford, Farran's Point Lodge, No. 256.

R. W. Bro. John Boyd, Belmont Lodge, No. 190.

R. W. Bro. J. H. Widdifield, P. D. D. G. M., who died sud-
denly of apoplexy He was well known as a leading poli-
tician, and his warm hearted and sympathetic geniality won
for him hosts of friends.

R. W. Bro. Fred Walters, Doric Lodge, No. 382, Hamilton.
P. D. D. G. M.

V. W. Bro. Richard Johnstone, Blair Lodge No. 134, Palmer-
ston, died June 12. 1906.

V. W. Bro. Hugh Wright, Seven Star Lodge, Alliston. One
of the oldest members of Grand Lodge.

V. W. Bro. J. McL. Stevenson, Kerr Lodge No. 230, Barrie.
A pioneer in Masonry and a very old member of Grand
Lodge.

V. W. Bro. James Wilson, Zetland Lodge No. 326.

V. W. Bro. Wm. Walker, Harmony Lodge No. 438.

V. W. Bro. W. Spence, Fidelity Lodge No. 428, Port Perry.
A wholesouled man and Mason.

V. W. Bro. A. A. Henderson, Chaudiere Lodge No. 264.

V. W. Bro. John Erskine, St. John's Lodge.

V. W. Bro. E. W. Harding, St. James Lodge No. 73, St.
Mary's, died October 29, 1905.

V. W. Bro. Chas. A. Sippi, M. D., Kilwinning Lodge No. 64,
London.

V. W. Bro. Jas. Adams, Minden Lodge No. 253. Kingston.

A long sad list of our brethren who have fallen as leaves
that are loosened from the tree, but the tree of Masonry loses
none of its life and vigor by the falling of its leaves ; rather
is the world better for the lives of our brethren as the earth
is enriched by the leaves that sink into its waiting bosom.

Shall we forget those whom soon we must ourselves follow
into the dread unknown ? Forget them ! Rather " if for a
moment their weaknesses and foibles claimed audience, let us
now forget these. Are they indeed weaknesses ? Are they
not rather but tendrils which Mother Nature gives us at our

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birth to make us kin, lest pride should part us, just as a com-
mon mortality links us all into one brotherhood of the dust ?"
Forget them ! Nay, rather let us treasure their memory in
the innermost chamber of our hearts, strewn with forget-me-
nots. Let us remember — and copy — their virtues, theh"
kindly words and well-remembered deeds, their sympathy in
sorrow, their wealth of gladness in brighter times. Let us
read aright the lesson in the beauty of their lives ; and now
that Death, with his magic brush has added the finishing
touches, we may, across the abyss of the dark valley, see-
them ever facing our approach as we too push forward in
feeble emulation of the glorious race they ran, ever waiting
to welcome us as we in our turn, tremblingly yet hopefully,
seek admission within the portals of the Grand Lodge above.
So, my brothers,

" When the Angel of the darker drink

At last shall find you by the river's brink

And offering his cup invites your soul

Forth to your lips to quaff — you shall not shrink.

Why if the soul can fling the dust aside
And naked on the air of Heaven ride,
Wer't not a shame — wer't not a shame for him
In this clay carcass crippled to abide ?"
All of which is respectfully submitted.

J. C. MORGAN, Chairman-
It was moved bv R. W. Bro. A. T. Freed, seconded by
R. W. Bro. T. C. Morgan, and

Resolved, That the report of the Board on the Fraternal
Dead be received and adopted.

REPORT OF THE BOARD ON FOREIGN
CORRESPONDENCE.

R. W. Bro. A. T. Freed, Deputy Grand Master, pre-
sented the following report, which on motion of R W-
Bro. A. T. Freed, seconded by M. W. Bro. Benjamin'
Allen, was received and ordered to be printed in the pro-
ceedings of Grand Lodge.

SPECIAL REPORT OF THE BOARD ON FOR-
EIGN CORRESPONDENCE.

R. W. Bro. A. T. Freed, Deputy Grand Master, pre-
sented the following special report :

REPORT.

The Committee on Correspondence beg leave to present
the following special report :

An application for recognition has been received from the-
newly formed Grand Lodge of Alberta.

ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, TORONTO, 5906. 351

After some preliminary proceedings a convention was held
at Calgary on the 12th day of October, 1905, at which the
Grand Lodge of Alberta was formally constituted. A Consti-
tution was adopted and officers were elected and installed in
due form.

The consent of the Mother Grand Lodge of Manitoba was
evidenced by the presence of the Grand Master, M. W. Bro.
W. G. Scott, who installed the officers.

The lodges composing the new Grand Lodge are 18 in num-
"ber, all holding charters from the Grand Lodge of Manitoba,
and 17 were represented at the convention.

The membership is about 1,200.

M. W. Bro. George Macdonald, M. D., of Calgary, was
elected Grand Master, and R. W. Bro. J. J. Dunlop, of Calgary,
Grand Secretary.

All the proceedings appear to have been regular, and your
Committee have much pleasure in recommending that recog-
nition be extended to the Grand Lodge of Alberta, with best
wishes for their progress and prosperity.

The application of Queensland was laid over last year.
Since then this new Grand Lodge has given ample evidence
of its ability to maintain itself with credit to the craft. The
necessity of having a governing body to correct the numerous
evils arising from rival institutions was clearly manifested,
and the benefits will be equally in evidence in the future.

Your Committee recommend that the Grand Lodge of
Queensland be recognized and that representatives be ex-
changed.

Fraternally submitted.

HENRY ROBERTSON,

Chairman.

It was moved by R. W. Bro. A. T. Freed, seconded by
M. W. Bro. Benjamin Allen, and

Resolved, That the Special Report of the Board on Foreign
Correspondence be received and adopted.

REPORT OF THE BOARD OF GENERAL PUR-
POSES ON FOREIGN CORRESPONDENCE.

R. W. Bro. A. T. Freed, Deputy Grand Master, pre-
sented the report on Foreign Correspondence, which upon
motion was ordered to be printed as an appendix to the
Proceedings.

REPORT OF THE BOARD OF GENERAL PUR-
POSES ON GRIEVANCES AND APPEALS.

R. W. Bro. A. T. Freed, Deputy Grand Master, pre-
sented the following report, which was read by M. W.
Bro. J. M. Gibson:"

352 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.

REPORT.

To the M. W. the Grand Master and the Grand Lodge of
Canada, A. F. & A. M., in Ontario :

The Sub-Committee on Grievances and Appeals beg to re-
port as follows :

1. In the matter of certain charges made by W. Bro. W. J.
Jones, I. P. M., against R. W. Bro. John Watson, W. M., and
certain other officers of Stevenson Lodge, No. 218, G. R. C,
Toronto. This case was dealt with by a commission ap-
pointed by M. W. the Grand Master, consisting of M. W. Bro.
Malone, K. C., R. W. Bros. F. W. Harcourt, E. B. Brown, E. J.
B. Duncan and E. M. Carleton. The case was patiently in-
vestigated by the commission, evidence covering over 140
type-written pages was taken and the commission reported
to the Grand Master. The Grand Master, by his judgment in
the case, concurred in the finding of the commission, and sus-
pended until this meeting of Grand Lodge the W. M., W. Bro.
John Watson; the Senior Warden, Bro. Edward Apted ; the
Secretary, W. Bro. George Wilson ; the Treasurer, W. Bro.
Joseph Leake, and the Senior Deason, Bro. Edwin Robinson.
The charges consisted of, among other things, excluding three
fellowcrafts from the lodge by raising the lodge to the third
degree out of the ordinary routine of business, refusing to
admit a large number of members waiting in the ante-room
and desiring admission, distributing and using marked ballots
by means of which secrecy of ballot was violated, and declar-
ing ballot in favor of candidates while the ballot was in fact
not clear. R. W. Bro. Watson and the officers already named
appealed to Grand Lodge from the judgment or decision of
the Grand Master, R. W. Bro. Watson basing his appeal
mainly on the ground that the decisions against him were
against evidence and the weight of evidence, while the other
appellants submitted that the complained of proceedings of
the lodge at the meeting in question were conducted for the
best interests of the lodge and Masonry in general, but based
their appeal on the ground that no charge had been made
against them, and that they had not been placed upon trial
for any offence charged against them, but that they were
found guilty on evidence taken in the trial of R. W. Bro. Wat-
son, at which they appeared as witnesses. In hearing the
appeal counsel for the appellants urged very strongly that so
far as the appellants other than R. W. Bro. Watson were con-
cerned, there had been no definite or specific charges and
that the proceedings against them were irregular and unfair,
inasmuch as they were not individually put upon their de-
fence of specific charges against them individually. The
committee recommend that the suspensions of R. W. Bro.
John Watson Bro. Edward Apted, W. Bro. George Wilson, W.
Bro. Joseph Leake and Bro. Edwin Robinson be continued
till the cases shall have been dealt with at the next meeting
of Grand Lodge, and that the Junior Warden be also sus-
pended for the same time, and that in the meantime specific
charges be preferred against the said brethren other than the
W. M. and also against the Junior Warden, and that the same

ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, TORONTO, 5906. 353

be investigated by such a commission as the Grand Master
may appoint, and that in the matter of the charges against R.
W. Bro. John Watson further evidence be allowed to be
brought forward either against him or on his behalf. The
Committee recommend that a dispensation be issued for the
election and appointment of new officers instead of the breth-
ren so suspended, and if necessary that the offices held by
them be declared vacant, and that such new election be con-
ducted under the direction of the D. D. G. M. having jurisdic-
tion over said lodge. The Committee further recommend
that with regard to the whole case and all questions involved
the Grand Master be and he is hereby authorized to exercise
all power and authority in the same way and to the same ex-
tent as if the matter had not come before Grand Lodge, but
were still under his advisement and control.

2. Franck Lodge, No. 127, Frankford, vs. Bro. W. A. Black.
Unmasonic conduct and misdemeanors involving moral turpi-
tude and wronging Masons by fraud and misappropriating
lodge funds to the extent of $100. The case was regularly
tried by the lodge and the brother found guilty and sentenced
to indefinite suspension with recommendation to Grand
Lodge for expulsion. At the last meeting of Grand Lodge it
was ordered that Bro. Black be summoned to show cause why
he should not be expelled from the Craft for said offence. He
has not appeared or communicated in any way with the
Grand Secretary or any other officer of Grand Lodge, and as
the offence of which he has been convicted merits expulsion
the Board recommend that he be expelled from the Craft for
the said offence.

3. Georgina Lodge, No. 343, Toronto, vs. Lachlan Truman
Locheed. Unmasonic conduct, desertion of wife and family,
and adultery. The evidence was taken by a committee of
Georgina lodge and the defendant heard in his own behalf.
The charges were sustained, and on 3rd September. 1904, the
brother was unanimously suspended indefinitely and the
recommendation made to Grand Lodge for his expulsion. No
appeal was made on his behalf, and at the last meeting of
Grand Lodge it was declared that he should be summoned to
show cause at the next annual communication why he should
not be expelled from the Craft for, the said offence. He has
not appeared or communicated in any way with the Grand
Secretary or any other officer of Grand Lodge, and as the
offences of which he has been convicted merit expulsion the
Board recommend that he be expelled from the Craft for the
said offences.

4. King Edward Lodge, No. 464, Sunderland, vs. Fidelity
Lodge, No. 428, Port Perry. Invasion of jurisdiction by
Fidelity Lodge initiating three candidates claimed to belong
to jurisdiction of King Edward Lodge, No. 464, of Sunderland.
The facts are fully set forth in the report of the committee of
last year on Grievances and Appeals, but action was deferred
inasmuch as it was said that negotiations for a settlement
were then pending. No settlement having taken place, the
committee recommend that as the three brethren whose ini-
tiations by Fidelity lodge are complained of were undoubtedly

354 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.

within the jurisdiction of King Edward Lodge, of Sunderland,
the fees for their initiation be paid over by Fidelity Lodge
to King Edward Lodge.

Petrolia Lodge, No. 194, vs. Washington Lodge, No. 260.
Complaint by Petrolia Lodge against Washington Lodge for
receiving an application from and initiating a candidate who
had not resided within the jurisdiction of either lodge the
necessary one year, and after warning by the secretary of
Petrolia lodge that there was a want of residence qualifica-
tion. The Grand Master appointed a commission to investi-
gate the charges, find the facts and report, the commission
consisting of R. W. Bro. Cornell, chairman ; R. W. Bros. D.
F. Macwatt and Alexander Saunders, P. D. D. G. M's. The
commission found that the initiation took place in the face of
a letter from the Grand Secretary dated 7th November, 1905,
containing the Grand Master's ruling against the candidate's
residential qualification, and the warning of Bro. Smith, Sec-
retary of Petrolia lodge. It would seem that the papers in
the case that W. Bro. Read, the Master of Washington lodge,
considered that the Constitution, prior to the amendments
now contained therein respecting residence of candidates,
which he seemed to be ignorant of, warranted him in differ-
ing from the Grand Master and ignoring his ruling, though
the committee are of opinion that under the old clauses of the
Constitution, as well as in their present form, it could not
reasonably be contended that the candidate had the year's
residence in Petrolia qualifying him for candidature for mem-
bership of a lodge there. He had been employed at Port
Huron, Michigan, between two and three years, and there-
after was employed at St. Thomas from 6th June, 1904 until
21st July, 1905, not residing during all this time at Petrolia,
but coming home occasionally for a visit. No matter how
strong the W. M's opinion may have been as to the correct
interpretation of the Constitution, his insubordination in de-
liberately ignoring the Grand Master's ruling calls for an ex-
pression of severe disapproval. The Grand Master suspended
W. Bro. Read, the W. M. of Washington Lodge, until this meet-
ing of Grand Lodge. The committee consider they are tak-
ing a lenient view of the case when they recommend, as they
do, that this suspension be approved of and that it be con-
tinued till 1st January, 1907.

All of which is fraternally submitted.

J. M. GIBSON,

Chairman.

It was moved bv R. W. Bro. A. T. Freed, seconded by
M. W. Bro. J. M.' Gibson, and

Resolved, That the report on Grievances and Appeals be
adopted.

ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, TORONTO, 5906. 355

REPORT OF THE BOARD OF GENERAL PUR-
POSES ON CONSTITUTION, LAWS AND
JURISPRUDENCE.

R. W. Bro. A. T. Freed, Deputy Grand Master, pre-
sented the following report, which was read by M. W.
Bro. W. R. White :

REPORT ON THE NOTICES OF MOTION TO AMEND
THE CONSTITUTION.

The Board of General Purposes beg leave to report as fol-
lows :

Notice 1. by R. W. Bro. J. K. Bryden. This can be con-
sidered if Grand Lodge thinks it wise to make an exception
in the case of an individual lodge.

Notices 2 and 7, inclusive, by R. W. Bro. W. Geo. Eakins.
These proposed amendments are simply clerical and can pro-
perly be considered by Grand Lodge.

Notice 8, by M. W. Bro. J. Ross Robertson. The subject
matter of this notice is exactly the same as the amendments
sought to be introduced in the Constitution adopted by Grand
Lodge at its last communication as will be seen by reference
to pages 448 and 463 of the proceedings of Grand Lodge, 1905,
and therefore comes under clause 45 of the Constitution and
can only be considered upon motion of Grand Lodge carried
by two-thirds majority.

All of which is fraternally submitted.

W. R. WHITE,

Chairman.

It was moved bv R. W. Bro. A. T. Freed, seconded bv
M. W. Bro. W. R. White, and

Resolved, That the report be adopted.

GRAND LODGE REGALIA.

It was moved bv M. W. Bro. W. R. White, seconded
by M. W. Bro. William Gibson, and

Resolved, That Grand Lodge purchase a new set of re-
galia.

CALLED OFF.

The Grand Lodge was then called from labor to re-
freshment, to meet again at 9.30 o'clock to-morrow
morninsf.

356 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.

SECOND DAY.

Thursday, July 19th, 1906.
The Grand Lodge resumed labor at 10 a. m.

It was moved bv R. W. Bro. A. T. Freed, seconded bv
R. W. Bro. J. S. Dewar. and

Resolved. That the report of the Board on Printing and
Supplies be adopted.

SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT OF THE BOARD OF

GENERAL PURPOSES ON AUDIT AND

FINANCE.

R. W. Bro. A. T. Freed. Deputy Grand Master, pre-
sented the following supplementary report on Audit and
Finance, which was read by R. \Y. Bro. F. J. Skinner:

REPORT.

The Committee on Audit and Finance beg to present the
following supplementary report :

In accordance with the resolution passed by the Board of
General Purposes we recommend the payment of two hun-
dred dollars to R. W. Bro. W. G. Eakins for his labors in pre-
paring the index to the amended Constitution, of which com-
mittee he was chairman. The index is the best ever pre-
pared for a similar purpose, being complete in every respect,
and reflects credit upon R. W. Bro. Eakins, whose sole work
it was.

Fraternallv submitted.

GEO S. MAY.

Chairman.

It was moved by R. W. Bro. A. T. Freed, seconded by
R. \Y. Bro. F. J. Skinner, and

Resolved, That the supplementary report on Audit and
Finance be adopted.

It was moved bv R. W. Bro. A. T. Freed, seconded by
R. W. Bro. R. L.' Gunn, and

Resolved, That the report of the Board on Benevolence be
adopted.

ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, TORONTO, 5906. 357

It was moved by R. W. Bro. A. T. Freed, seconded by
R. W. Bro. Aubrey White, and

Resolved, That the report of the Board on the Condition of
Masonry be adopted.

REPORT OF THE BOARD OF GENERAL PUR- .
POSES ON GRAND MASTER'S ADDRESS.

The Board, to which was referred the M. W. the Grand
Master's address, for consideration, has the honor to report
as follows :

The address is so admirable, both in matter and expression,
that we find little in it to criticize or to call for any special
suggestions. It may well be described as a scholarly and
exhaustive record of one of the most prosperous years in the
history of our Grand Lodge.

The increase in membership is more than ordinarily satis-
factory, and the largest in the history of Grand Lodge, and a
considerable addition has been made to the Semi-Centennial
Benevolent Fund.

The Board heartily concurs in the grant made to the Grand
Lodge of California in aid of the sufferers by the earthquake
in San Francisco.

The Board concurs in the feeling references by the Grand
Master to the deaths of so many distinguished brethren dur-
ing the year, especially that of M. W. Bro. Walkem, whose
eminent services to the Craft and high character make his loss
deeply felt by every member of Grand Lodge.

The Board congratulates the Grand Master upon the large
amount of Masonic work in the way of lodge dedications, lay-
ing of corner stones, and other Masonic and public functions
performed by him during the year.

The Board concurs in the recognition of the Grand Lodge
of Alberta and of the Grand Lodge of Queensland.

The Board concurs in the remarks of the Grand Master re-
specting the Semi-Centennial Benevolent Fund and the
benevolent grants by Grand Lodge.

The Board congratulates the Grand Master upon his suc-
cessful administration of the affairs of Grand Lodge during
the year, resulting mainly from his arduous and indefatigable
attention to the duties and responsibilities of his high office.
Fraternally submitted.

W. R. WHITE,

Chairman.

It was moved by R. W. Bro. A. T. Freed, seconded bv
M. W. Bro. W. R. White, and

Resolved, That the report of the Board on the address of
the M. W. the Grand Master be adopted.

358 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.

REPORT OF THE BOARD OF GENERAL PUR-
POSES OX THE NEW OFFICES FOR THE
M. W. THE GRAND MASTER AND
AND GRAND SECRETARY.

The Board, through its Special Committee in the matter of
new offices for the M. W. the Grand Master and Grand Secre-
tary, hegs to report :

That as the furnishings for the new offices have not been
completed, it is recommended that the sub-committee be con-
tinued for another vear.

D. F. MACWATT,

Chairman.

It was moved bv R. W. Bro. A. T. Freed, seconded bv
R. W. Bro. D. F. Macwatt, and

Resolved, That the report be adopted.

It was moved by R. W. Bro. D. F. Macwatt, seconded
by R. W. Bro. J. S. Dewar, and

Resolved, That the actual expenses of the M. W. the Grand
Master be paid.

SCRUTINEERS OF THE. BALLOT.

The M. W. the Grand Master appointed the following-
scrutineers of the ballot for grand officers and elective
members of the Board of General Purposes :

R. W. Bro. J. B. Nixon.

R. W. Bro. J. A. Macfadden, Stratford Lodge, No. 332.
V. W. Bro. J. B. Hay, Zetland Lodge, No. 326.
V. W. Bro. E. A. Geiger, Salem Lodge, No. 368.
W. Bro. S. S. Reveler, Henderson Lodge, No. 383.

R. H. Spencer, Trent Lodge, No. 38.

G. W. Lee, Nipissing Lodge. No. 420.

S. A. Hutcheson, Unity Lodge, No. 376.

W. L. Phelps, Mount Zion Lodge, No. 28.

A. E. French, Leeds Lodge, No. 201.

F. B. Deacon, Stratford Lodge, No. 332.

J. Smith, New Dominion Lodge, No. 205.

H. Barrington, Washington Lodge, No. 260.

W. F. Tasker, Doric Lodge, No. 316.

S. D. Walker, Sussex Lodge, No. 5.

S. Holley, New Dominion Lodge, No. 205.

J. D. W. Randall Niagara Lodge, No. 2.

A. D. Ellis, St. John's Lodge, No. 104.

F. G. Miller, Newburgh Lodge, No. 146.

E. J. Walters, Union Lodge, No. 9.

J. T. Power, Sharon Lodge, No. 97.

ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, TORONTO, 5906. 359

W. Bro. L. W. Coulter, Civil Service Lodge, No. 148.
W. F. McCracken, Chaudiere Lodge, No. 264.
E. W. Honsinger, St. David's Lodge, No. 302.
W. J. Farmery, The Beaches Lodge, No. 473.
Bro. B. Sheldon, S. W., Corinthian Lodge, No. 476.
" H. C. Scully. S. W., Alpha Lodge, No. 384.
" W. C. Crumb, J. W., Maple Leaf Lodge, No. 362.

CALLED OFF.

The Grand Lodge was called from labor to refresh-
ment, to meet again at 1.30 o'clock p. m.

The Grand Lodge resumed labor at 1.50 o'clock p. m.

ELECTION OF OFFICERS.

R. W. Bros. J. B. Nixon, on behalf of the Scrutineers
of the ballot, presented the following report of the names
of the brethren elected to the several offices and to the
Board of General Purposes :

M. W. Bro. James H. Burritt, K.C., Pembroke, Grand Master.

R. W. Bro. Augustus T. Freed, Hamilton, Deputy Grand
Master.

R. W. Bro. H. A. Taylor, Toronto, Grand Senior Warden.

R. W. Bro. A. K. Wanless, Sarnia, Grand Junior Warden.

M. W. Bro. E. T. Malone, K. C, Toronto, Grand Treasurer.

M. W. Bro. Hugh Murray, Hamilton, Grand Secretary.

R. W. Bro. W. D. Tye, Goderich, Grand Registrar.

R. W. Bro. Right Reverend Dr. Williams,, Bishop of Huron,
London, Grand Chaplain.

And by open vote of Grand Lodge,

Bro. John Sweetman, Ottawa, Grand Tyler.

BOARD OF GENERAL PURPOSES.

R. W. Bro. A. Shaw, Kingston.
R. W. Bro. D. F. Macwatt, Sarnia.
R. W. Bro. F. J. Skinner, Gananoque.
R. W. Bro A. J. Young, North Bav.
R. W. Bro. S. A. Luke, Ottawa.

Subsequently the M. W. the Grand Master was pleased
to announce the following appointments on the Board for
the ensuing term of two years, viz. :

R. W. Bro. W. Geo. Eakins, Toronto.

R. W. Bro. Wm. Rea, Ottawa.

R. W. Bro. J. S. Dewar, London.

R. W. Bro. W. D. McPherson, Toronto.

R. W. Bro. J. C. Hegler, Ingersoll.

360 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.

DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS.

The following brethren were nominated by the Repre-
sentatives of Lodges and Past Masters of the respective
Districts, and were confirmed by the M. W. the Grand
Master, viz. :

R. W. Bro. R. N. Fraser, Thamesville Erie Dist. No. 1

Stewart McWhorter, Petrolia St. Clair " 2

R. F. O'Neil, Thames ford London " 3

" S. G. Holly, New Hamburg South Huron " 4

S. J. Cameron, Wiarton North Huron " 5

" J. W. Dutton, Woodstock Wilson " 6

" John Jardine, Hespeler Wellington " 7

" Lyman Lee, Hamilton Hamilton " 8

" H. W. Wright, Owen Sound Georgian " 9

B. J. Leubsdorf, St. Catharines.. Niagara " 10
" A. J. Anderson, Toronto Junction Toronto West " 11

D. A. Radcliffe, Aurora Toronto East " 11a

" H. G. Hutcheson, Port Perry... Ontario " 12

F. L. Webb, Colborne Pr. Edward " 13

" William Jackson, Kingston Frontenac " 14

" Geo. T. Martin, Smith's Falls... St. Lawrence " 15

" William Northwood, Ottawa . . . Ottawa " 16

C. J. Hollands, Fort Francis Algoma " 17

J. B. Way, Sault Ste Marie Nipissing " 18

" James Whitten, Bracebridge . . . Muskoka " 19

E. R. Bounsall, Bowmanville Otonabee " 20

S. S. Reveler, Winchester Eastern " 21

NEXT PLACE OF MEETING.

Ottawa was unanimously chosen as the meeting place
of the next Annual Communication of Grand Lodge.

INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS.

M. W. Bro. A. A. Stevenson proceeded with the in-
stallation and investiture of the newly elected officers,
who were proclaimed and saluted with the customary
Masonic honors.

It was moved by M. W. Bro. Hugh Murray, seconded
by R. W. Bro. George W. Eakins, and

Resolved, That M. W. Bro. J. Ross Robertson be the Grand
Historian of Grand Lodge.

INSTRUCTION OF D. D. G. M's.

The M. W. the Grand Master appointed M. W. Bro.
Hugh Murray to instruct the newly installed District
Deputy Grand Masters in the secret work and in the
duties of their office generally.

ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, TORONTO, 5906. 361

THANKS TO BOARD OF SCRUTINEERS.

It was moved by R. W. Bro. A. T. Freed, seconded by
M. W. Bro. A. A. Stevenson, and

Resolved, That the thanks of Grand Lodge be. and they are
hereby tendered to R. W. Bro. J. B. Nixon and the worshipful
brethren and brethren who have been associated with him,
for the careful and satisfactory performance of their duties
as Scrutineers.

THANKS TO BOARD OF CREDENTIALS.

It was moved by R. W. Bro. A. T. Freed, seconded by
M. W. Bro. A. A. Stevenson, and

Resolved, That the thanks of Grand Lodge be, and are
hereby tendered, to R. W. Bros. Wm. Roaf, S. E. Cornell, J.
A. Tancock, W. G. Stephenson, A. M. Fulton, E. Fitzgerald,
and W. Bros. Edward Barber and Charles Murray, for their
arduous services as members of the Board of Credentials
during the meeting of Grand Lodge.

APPOINTED OFFICERS.

The M. W. the Grand Master was pleased to announce
the following appointments to office for the ensuing
year :

V. W. Bro. James H. Leach, Pembroke, Grand Senior Deacon.

Douglas Robertson, Eglinton, Grand Junior Deacon.
" A. C. Rorabeck, North Bay, Grand Supt. of Works.
" J. McPherson Ross, Balmy Beach, Grand Director of

Ceremonies.
" Geo. S. Mitten, Sarnia, Asst. Grand Secretary.
" A. E. Jewett, Chatham, Asst. Grand Director of Cere-
monies.

William J. Heaman, Exeter, Grand Sword Bearer.

J. J. Foster, Listowel, Grand Organist.
" F. M. Bond, Port Dover, Asst. Grand Organist.
" G. N. Kidd, Carp, Grand Pursuivant.
" A. H. Johnson, Collingwood, Grand Steward.
" H. L. Anderson, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Gr. Steward.
" Daniel McDonald. Toronto, Grand Steward.
" E. Mosgrave, Kirkfield, Grand Steward.
" A. B. Carscallen, Enterprise, Grand Steward.
" John E. Purvis, Athens, Grand Steward.
" Robert Delahey, Cobden, Grand Steward.

Robert McConkey, Kearney, Grand Steward.
" William A. Brown, Chesterfield, Grand Steward.
" J. R. Fraser, Lakefield, Grand Steward.
" Dugald Graham, Lobo, Grand Steward.

C. A. B. Brown, Toronto, Grand Steward.
" W. A. Clark. Guelph, Grand Standard Bearer.

Samuel Flatt, Waterdown, Grand Standard Bearer.

362

GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.

THE GRAND LODGE CLOSED.

The business of Grand Lodge being ended., it was-
closed at 3.40 o'clock p. m. in ample form.

Attest

Grand Secretary.

364

GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.

RETURNS OF LODGES AS AT JUNE 24,

Also Receipts From Lodges for the Year Ended 31st

Lodges marked (a) hold their Installation of Officers on the Festival

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3
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6
7
9
10
11
14
15
16
17
18
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24
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31
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Lodge.

aNiagara

aThe An. St.John's

aSussex

The Barton

Union

aUnion

aNorfolk

aMoira

aTrue Britons

St. George's

aSt. Andrew's

St.John's

aPrince Edward...

aSt. Johns

aSt. John's

aKing Solomon's...

Richmond

aSt. Francis

alonic

aOntario

aStrictObservance

flMouiit Zion

aUnited

aComposite

aJerusalem

aAmity

uMaitland

aThistle

St John's

aKing Hiram

aTrent

aMount Zion

aSt. John's

aSt. George's

aSt. George's

King Solomon's....

aSt. Thomas

Brant

aWellington

aGreat Western....

aMadoc

aConseaou

Dalhousie

aVaughan

aMerrickville

aVictoria

aHarmony

aDoric

aAcacia

aSt. Andrew's

aSt. John s

aKilwinning

aBehoboam

aDurham

aSt. John's

Stirling

Alma

aSt. James

aSt. James

St. John's

aOxford

aFaithful Brethr'n
aKing Hiram....

aSimcoe

aSt John's

St. John's

Where Held.

Niagara

Kingston

Brockville ...

Hamilton

Grimsby

Napanee

Simcoe

Belleville

Perth

St.Cathar'n's

Toronto

Cobourg

Picton

London

VankleekHill

Toronto

Richm'd Hill
Smith's Falls

Toronto

Port Hope...
Hamilton ....
Kemptville ..

Brighton

Whitby

Bowmanv'lle
Dunnville ....
Qoderich ...
Amherstb'rg

Cayuga

Ingersoll ,

Trenton ,

Brooklin

Hamilton....
Kingsville....

London

Woodstock..
St. Thomas..

Brantford

Chatham

Windsor

Madoc

Consecon

Ottawa

Maple

Merrickville

Sarnia

Binbrook....

Ottawa

Hamilton....
Caledonia ...
CarletonPlce

London

Toronto

Newcastle...

Ing«rsoll

Stirling

Gait

St. Marys...
S. Augusta...

Toronto

Woodstock..

Lindsay

Tilsonburg..

Bradford

Mt. Bridges
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Secretary.

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3rd Monday...]

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J. W. Randall....
Jas. M. Farrell..
J. A- Derbyshire.

Geo. Moore

W. B. Calder

E. J. Walter

Wm. C. Everett.
H. F. Ketcheson.
Wm. T. Hands .

A. T. Riddell

A. E. Hagerman.
J. W. O. Odell ....

H. U. Tobey

Thos. Rowe

J. W. Robertson.
J. E. H. M. Meek.
Thos. A. Lamon.

Hugh A.Ross

G. D.H.Lee

Thos. Tuer

W.C.Breckenr'ge

W. L. Phelps

D. R. Davidson...
W. M. Pringle....
Jos. Pattinson ...
W. D. Patterson

W. F. Gallow

S. J. Jobnson

J. A. Haney

R. W. Thurtell...
Randall Cronk...

John .Bright

J. D. Wilson

D. H. McCoy

F. Mercer

John McGachie.
R. W. Johnson ...

Jas. Heath

W. A. Hadley

E. C. Russell

Samuel Eagleson
Geo. J. Waddell.

John C. Scott

J. B. MacLean ...
John H. Hicks ...
A. E. McDonald.
D. G. Mcllwraith
J. A. Hocking ....
W. H. Wardrope
Herb. Maw, M.D.
Geo. H. Findlay.

J. E. Keays

J. W. Payne

Alex. McLeod ....
W. O. Edwards...

S. S. Ashley

Finlay Smith

Arch. Willard ...

8. D. Walker

Alex. Fraeer

F. H.Down

Jas. B. Begg

C. H. Denton

Geo. C. Green..,
C. E. Bateman ...
R.C.Macpherron

Sam'l Campbell.
G. W. H. Comer.
Geo. K. Dewey...

Geo. H. Bull

A. E. Phipps....
Wm. A. Grange.

J. Porter

John Newton

F. V. Buffam . . . .

A. N. Lindsay ...

J. T. Slater

Robert Buck

R. H Hubbs....
M. D. Dawson...
Thos. Jamieson..
Geo. Carrutbers.
H. A. Nicholls....
J. A. Houston ...

S. W. Smith

W J. Robertson.
Wm. C. Morton...
8. H. Guest

B. C. H. Becker..
R. S. Cormack...

C. B. Kent

Samuel Amsden.
M. O. Johnston...
A. L. Bennett ....
W. TJ. Anthony...

R. T. Agar

R. H. Spencer ...
John J. Moore....
W. J. McAllister.

Geo. Rumble

A.Ellis

A. McGachie

L. Slater

Geo. Whitwill....
Alex. Gregory ....
Geo. E.White ...
A. H. Watson....

M D. Arthur

C. S. Scott

L. Richardson....

G. B. Magee

F. C. Watson

J. F. Senn

A. G. Greenfield.
Hugh Murray, Jr
John Tbompso»

A. T. Hudson

C. C. Reed

Geo. H. Mitchell

Jas. K. Allen

S.M.Douglas

G. W. Bailey....

A. J. Oliver

J. A. Donald

H. H. Throop

James Knowles .
Robt. Anderson. .

R. G. Cornell

A. E. Raynes

A. E. Scanlon

Thomas C. West
8 Y. Taylor

ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, TORONTO, 5906. 365

1906, AND LAST RETURNS RECEIVED.

May, 1906, and Ledger Balances at that Date.

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366

GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.

Return's of Lodges as at Jvse 24, 1906,

Lodge.

83 aBeaver

84 Clinton

85 aRising Sun.

86 a Wilson .

87
88

9(1
91

Markham Union.

St. George's

aManito

aColborne

92 aCataraqui

93 aNorthern Light.

94 aSt. Mark's .

96 a Corinthian

97 aSharou

98 True Blue

99 aTuscan

100 Valley

101 aCorinthian

103,oMaple Leaf

104 St. John's

105;nSt. Mark's

106 aBurf ord

107 St. Paul's

108Blenlein

109aAlbion

HOaCentral

113aWilson

114 aHope

115 alvy

116 aCassia..
118
119
120
121
122
123

Union.,

aMaple Leaf

Warren

aDoric

aRenfrew

aThe Belleville

125|aCornwall

126aGolden Rule. .

127aFranck

128aPembroke.

129

131

133

135

136

137

139

140

141

The Rising Sun. ..

oSt. Lawrence

aLebanon Forest.

aSt. Clair

Richardson

aPythagoras

Lebanon

aMalahide

aTudor

142laExcelsior

143 aFriendly Brothers

144 oTecumseh
145,<*J. B. Hall .
146
147
14M
149
151
153
154
155
156
157
158

Where Held.

aPrince of Wales

aMississippi

oCivil Service. ...

aErie

aThe Grand River

aBurns

alrving

aPeterboro'

aYork

Simpson

aAlexandra

159 aGoodwood

161 aPercy

1621Fore8t

Strathroy . . .

Clinton

Athens

Toronto

Markham...
Owen Sound.
Collingwood.
Colborne. . . .
Kingston.. . .
Kincardine...
Port Stanley

Barrie

Qu ensville..

Bolton.

Newmarket..

Dundas

Peterboro'....
si Catharines

Norwich

N. Falls S'th.

Burford

Lambeth

Princeton

Har'owamith

Prescott

Water ford ...
Port Hope....
Beamsville..

I'hedford

Schomberg...

Bath.

Fingal

Brantford..

Renfrew

Belleville

Cornwall. . .
Cam'bellford
Frankford..
Pembroke .

Aurora

Southam'ton

Exeter

Milton

Stouffville ..

Meaford

Oshawa

Aylmer

Mitchell

Morrisburg..

Iroquois ,

Stratford...
Millbrook...
Newburgh ..
Almonte ....

Ottawa

Port Dover.

Berlin

Wyoming...

Lucan

Peterboro' .
N. Toronto.
Newboro ...
Oil Springs.
Richmond .
War k worth
Wroxeter ...

Night of
Meeting.

W. Master.

Rev. W. T. Cluff .
W. J. Stevenson,

Morley Earl

W. P. Thomson..

Jas. Malcolm

A. L. Danard

A. H. Johnson ..
H. W. Dudley

F. a.f.m

F. on or a.f.m
Th.onorb.f.m
3rd Tuesday..
F. on or b.f m
W.onor b.f.m
W.onor a.f.m
F. on or b.f.m
2d Wednesd'y John R. Smeaton

1st Wednesd'y Win. Hay

•2d Tuesday. .. . J. H. Courtenay

1st Thursday. Donald Ross

Tu.onor b.f.m Wm. G. Hill

F. on or a.f.m J. A. Slade

2d Wednesd'y P. Morgan

2nd Monday... John Bibbay

3rd Friday ... W. H. Bradburn

LastThursd'y Robt. Daw

W. on or a.f.m C. G. Hulet

Tu.onor b.f m A S. Murray

W. on or b.f.m C. H. Rathburn...
W. on or b.f.m John C. Love ....

F. on or a.f.m Fred. Vicker*

F. on or b.f.m G. S. Stewart

1st Tuesday.. H. W. Kerfoot.,

W.onor b.f.m J. H. Mills ,

1st Friday E. T. Tape

Tu on or b.f.m Geo. Karr

M. on or b.f.m Wm. J. Bailey ..
M. on or b f.m Fred. Chan tier.
M. before f. m Max Robinson .,

Tu onorb.f.m C. P. Silcox

3rd Friday John J. Spence.,

1st Monday.. Henry Cox

1st Thursday. S.A.Gardner

1st Wednesd'y W. H. Magwood
Tu.onor b.f.m A. A. Mulholland

M. before f, m Wm. C. Bull

1st Thursday. R. W. Gordon..

1st Friday W. H. Taylor

Tu.onor a.f.m C. R. Vanotone..
M.ou or b. f. m W. J. Heaman ..

Th.onorb.f.m J. W. Crozier

Th.on or b.f.m F. H. Gray

F. nearest f.m F. H. Finley

2nd Tuesday.. W. E. N. Sinclair
W. onorb.f.m F. H. Miller
Tu.onor b.f.m W.J M.Armstr'g
F. on or b.f.m Jas. A Barkley

Wednes' b.f.m T. W. Hare

3rd Friday J. T. Perry

Th.onorb.f.m H. A. Turner

Wednes' b.f.m F. G Millar

1st Friday J. H. Kelly

2d Tuesday.... A. T. Phillips

M. on or b.f.m J. R. Davis

2d Tuesday.... D. W. Houston...

Th.onorb.f.m W. B.Jones

Th.onorb.f.m E. A. Preston

1st Friday Geo. J. Tovey....

3rd Friday Wm. J. Douglas.

Tu.onor b.f.m Geo. S. Johnston

Thursd ya.f.m Jos. Burns jW. S. Duggan

1st Tuesday... Robt. Richards'n Chas. L. Riley ..

Wednes' b.f.m R. B.Dawson John L. Gaffleld

M. on or b.f.m'Geo. Allen Thos. Brown

Secretary.

R. F. Richardson

E. M. McLean ...

Jas Ross

A.T. Darragh....

J. B. Gould

Jo'n M.Campbell
R. A. Stephens....

Geo. Keyes

Robt. Hendry

R. D. Hall

Edm'd Chapman
Alfred Wilkes....
B.t'.Pearson.M.D
A. E. Bolton

C. H. R. Clark...
F.A. Latshaw . . .
W. G. Morrow ...
H. J. Johnston....

G.W. Poldon

R Sloggett

Geo. Armstrong.
H. Poole

F. J. Daniel

J. T. McKini

H. H.Wells

R. D. Gibson

Thos. H.Bell

A. N. Myer

W. Bryant

W. J. Brereton...
F. W. Armstrong

D. Cameion

Jas. C. Spence...

M. McKinnon

David Barragar.

Jo n Ridley

Robt. Boyes

Jno. W. Rose

J. P. Millar, Sr...

F. Baldwin

John McVitte ...
C. H. Sandeis ...

John Irving

J. W. Shankel...

F. A. Clarke

A. R. McLean....

C. T. Burdick

John Dunbar

A. W. Massey

A. B. Carman

Chris. McLellan .
Geo. S. Carveth.

G. A. Aylesworth

N. Washburn

Chas. Higgint....

J. Varey

A. Lockhart

J. M. Wilson

W. J. Braunton.
W. H. Walkey ...

Wm. Duncan

A. S. Morton

ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, TORONTO, 5906.
and Last Returns Received. — Continued.

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84

85

86

87

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90

91

92

93

94

96

97

98

99

100

101

103

104

105

106

107

108

109

110

113

114

115

116

118

119

120

121

122

123

125

126

127

128

129

131

133

135

136

137

139

140

141

142

143

144

145

146

147

148

149

151

153

154

1S5

156

157

158

159

161

162

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9
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40
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18
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8
8
7
7
6
6
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13

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5
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17
5
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34
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16
5

6
23
5
2
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8
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7
2
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33
9
8
8
2
4
2
7

11
7
3
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17
4
3
9

12
5

5
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30
9
6
9
3
3
2
4

11
2
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16
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7
7

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1
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63

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165

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98

124

119

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346

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76

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368

GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.

Returx of Lodges as at June 24, 1906,

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164
165
166
168
169
170
171
172
174
177
178
180
181
184
185
186
190
192
193
194
195
196
197
200
•201
203
205
207
209a
209
212
215
216
217
218
219
220
221
222
223
224
'225
228
223
230
231
232
233
234
235
236
237
238
239
242
243
245
247
249
250

Lodge.

aStar in the East

aBurlington

a Went worth

aMerritt

aMacnab

aBritannia

aPrince of Wales

aAjr

aWalsingham

The Builders' ..

aPlattsville

aSpeed

aOriental

aOld Light

aEnnisklllen

aPlantagenet

Belmont

aOrillia

aScotland

aPetrolea

aThe Tuscan

aMada waska

aSaugeen

St. Alban's

aLeeds

Irvine

New Dominion ...

aLancaster

oSt. John's

Evergreen

aBlysian

Lake

aHarrig

aFrederick

aStevenson

aCredit

aZeredatha

aMountain

aMarmora

aNorwood

aZurich

aBernard

aPrince Arthur..

alonic

Kerr jBarrie

Lodge of Fidelity. jottawa

aCameron IDutton

Doric Park Hill

aBeaver Clarksburg*..

Aldworth j Paisley

ctManitoba Cooksiown...

Vienna j Vienna

Havelock I Watford

Tweed Tweed

aMacoy [Mallory town

aSt. George St. George....

aTecumseh Thamesville.

aAshlar Toronto

aCaledonian Midland

Thistle iEmbro

Where Held.

Wellington...
Burlington...
Stoney Creek

Welland

Pt. Colborne

Seaforth

Lawre'ceSt'n

Ayr

Port Rowan..

Ottawa

Plattsville ...

Guelph

Port Burwell

LucKnow

York

Plantagenet .

Belmont

Orillia

Scotland

Petrolea

London

Arnprior

WalKerton ...
MountForest
Gananoque...

Elora

N. Hamburg
Lancaster....

London

Lanark

Gar'n Island
Amelias burg
Orangeville..

Delhi

Toronto

Georgetown..

Uxbridge

Thorold

Marmora

Norwood

Hensall

Listowel

Odessa

Brampton....

Night of
Meeting

Tu.onor b.f.m
W. on or b.f.m
M. on or b.f.m
M. on or b.f.m
Tu.on or b.f.m
1st Monday....
F. on or a.f.m
Tu.on or b.f.m
Th.on or b.f.m

2d Friday

F. on or b.f.m
1st Tuesday...
Tu.on or b.f.m
Th.on or b.f.m
M. on or b.f.m
M. on or b.f.m

W. Master.

263 aMinden

254 Clifton

255 Sydenham

256,aFarran'8 Po nt.
257UGalt

Kingston ....
Niag. Falls.

Dresden

Auitsville....
Gait

W. J. Gerow

W. F.Alton

A. E. Walker

W. H. Crow

Louis Kinnear ...

W. J. Moffat

A. W. Forbes

A. G. Verchere...

J. E. Biddle

F. G. Wait

John Bristow....

T. E. Rundle

Wm. Backhouse.

J. K. M. Gordon.

M. Kunchey

W. H.McEwan...

F. on or b.f.m'J. F. Turner

F. on or b.f.m H. R. Tudhope...
M. on or b.f.m1 Jas. Mcllwrath...

2d Wednesday jB. P. Corey

1st Monday... W. M. English ...

2d Monday 'J. A. Simpson....

2d Tuesday.... 'Herb. Courtenay
F. on or b.f.m John Hogarth...

Tu.onor b.f.m Jas A. Black

3rd Friday Kvm. A. Keir ...

M. on or a.f.mjs. C. Holley

Tu.onor b.f.m J. J. Calder

1st Friday W. J. Smith

1st Tuesday... David McLaren.
1st Monday.. Jjohn Kennedy ...
F. on or b.f.m Nels'nParliam'nt
Tu.onor b.f.mjC. R. McKeown...

M. on or b.f.m: W. Tisdale

2d Monday

F. on or b.f.m R C. Adams

M. on or b.f.m|C. H. Nix

W. on or b.f.m S. G. Gartley

Monday a.f.m H. C. Wiggins ...
M. on or b.f.m S. P. Ford, M.D..

Th.on or b.f.m 'Win. McKay

F.on or b.f.m John Roger

M. on or a.f.m A. M. Caton

3rd Tuesday.. .JW. J. Fenton

3rd Friday.... T. Beecroft

3rd Tuesday. .[Duncan Brown...

W. on or b.f.m! J. R- Patton

T. on orb. f. m Wm. Magladery.
Tu.on or b.f.m Fred. Kent, M.D.
F. on or b.f.m John P. Fisher...

lu. on or a.f.m F. J. Sissons

F. on or D.f.m Orien Bartlett ...
Tues. b. f. m...]F. B. Kenwood ...

F. on or b.f.m: W. Reynolds

M. on or b.f.m Gilbert Root

Th.on or b.f.mj W. A. Saas

Tu.onor b.f.m E. F. Best

4th Tuesday. ..'Jas. D. Bailey..
M. onorb.f. m W. E. Montgom'y

Th.on or b.f.m Jas. Brown

1st Tuesday... Freeman Waugh
1st Thursday.. J. J. Harriman
2d Thursday.. W. L. Bedell ...
W. on or b.f.m E. L. Brown, M.D
l6t Tuesday... Geo. H. Nichol...

Secretary.

W.W.Fitzgerald.

F. W. Taylor

R. H. Dewar

John Coulson ..

John Cook

L. C. Jackson

J. A. Mclntyre...

J. P. Wyllie

Jas. Ryan

H. H. Cairns ...
W. R. Henderson

Wm. Paiker

M. G. Burwell . .
A. B. Macleod ...

C. J. Martindale.

John Smith

Jas. McMillan ...

J. A. Fowlie

J. H. M.Vaughan
Mathew Smith...
Hon. E.Mainga'lt
Rev. Wm. Moore
Hy. B. Currie...
R. S. Marshall...
R. G. Graham ...
Edward Burns...

S. G. Holley

W. N. McGillis...

J S. Dewar

Alex. Buffam

Thos. Lappen ...
J. I. Coleman....

D. McPherson...
A. W. Crysler. ..

T. R. Earngey..

V. M. Hare

D. J. C. Munro ...

A. Louttet

Rv.G.A.M'Len'an
Jas. Bonthron ...

J. J. Foster

Robt. Bennett ...
W. H. McFadden

W. J. Hallett

John F. Stewart.
W. H. Barnum ..
N. McDougall....
J. H. Dickinson...

J. «H. Steele

F.S.Rounthwaite

S. S. Clutton

David Watt

Jas. Murray

8. A. Guild

S. J. McLane

Robert Pye

Lewis F. Riges ..
Wm. McTavish...

G. M- Creighton

T. D. Minnes

Alex. Gray

C. H. Hughes

R. H. Hanes

Jas. A. Carrick ...

ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, TORONTO, 5906. 369

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11
3
1
7

21
2
1
3
5
3
8

5
4

18
2
3
1
5
2
5
8

12
4
7

3

4
1

12
3
1
4

19
1
1
3
8
3
3
2

1

2 00
6 00

34 5(3

1

43 00

1
1
3

a

2

5

2

4
2
2

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1
3

1

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197 25

22 75

180

55 25

181

6

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25 25

184

55 75

185

7 75
6 25
1 00

9 75

186

44 50

190

38 50

192

1
1
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1
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5

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1
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3
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8
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10
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146 75

193

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1

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47 50

194

47 25

195

8 00
2 00

'"3" 66

42 00

196

1

76 00

197
200

15 00

71 25
32 50

201

2
2
2

1

25
3 00

127 50

203

38 50

205

26 75

207

1 00

40 00

209a

4
1

1

2
2

4
2

2

213 CO

209

1

1

27 50

212

4 00
1 00

5 00
33 25
16 00

7 50

9 75

215

44 50

216

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2
1
6
2

3

4
1
3

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4
2
7
2
7
1
2
5
5

1
1
2
2
1
3
1
2

4

2

1
1

5

1
7

188 25

217

26 50

218

5

102 50

219

28 75

220

2

8

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4
6
7
6

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2
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5

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3
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3
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12
1
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8
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7
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11
2
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87 72

222

1 00

58 25

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2

1 00

77 75

224

1 00
3 00

2 00
2 50

65 50

225

60 50

228

1
1

24 50

929

53 75

230

68 50

231

1
1

50
15

131 00

232

11 00

14 00

233

1

3
1

2

49 25

234

3 00

43 50

235

65 60

236

2
4
3

14
6
5
4

16

10
3
9

14
6
1
5

4
3

2

12

6

5

6

13

6

5

2

12

6

1

7

6
1
2

12
6
5
6

14
8
5
2

13
6
2

12

1

1
4

3

52 50

237

1

1

1

25 00

238

2 00
35 50

42 00

239

1

242

2
1
1
3

2

1

22 15

243

1

"3

1
3
9

j

49 75

245

i

1 75
3 75

57 50

247

1
1

181 50

249

3

119 00

9,50

3 00

1 88

62 00

253

3
3
2

1
2

3
1

55 00

254

4
4

111 00

255

3 50

56 00

356

3
5

1
1

2

1-8 00

11 00

257

6

14 00

110 00

370

GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.

Returns of Lodges as at June 24, 1906r

Where Held.

Night of
reeling.

258Guelph

259 Springfield

26'J aWashington

261 aOak Branch

262 aHarriston

263aForest

264 aChaudiere

265 Patterson

266 a^orthern Light...

267 Parthenon

268 aVerulam

269 oBroughana Union
27(JaCedar

271 Wellington

272 Seymour

274 aKent

276 aTeeswater

277 aSeymour

279 New Hope

282 Lome

283 aEureka

284 St. John's

285 Seven Star

286 Wingham

287 aShuniah

289 aDoric

290 aLeamington

291 oDufferin

292 aRobertson

294 oMoore

295 aConestogo

296 aTemple

297 Preston

299 Victoria

300 aMount Olivet

302 St. David's

303
304
305
306
307
309
311
312
313
314
315
316
318
319
310
321
322
323
324
385
388
327
32s
399
330
331
333
333
334
S36

aBlyth

oMinerva

Hunaber

Durham

aArkona

aMorning Star ...

aBlackwood

aPnyx

aClementi

aBlair

Clifford

oDoric

aWilmot

oHiram

oChesterville ....

aWalker

oNorth Star

aAlvinston

aTemple

Orono

oZetland

The Hammond ...

Ionic

aKlng Solomon.

a Corinthian

Fordwich

Stratford

P»ince Arthur...
oPrince Arthur
aHighgate

Guelph

Springfield...

Petrolia

Innerkip

Harriston ....

Forest

Ottawa

Thornhill ....

S ayner

Chatham

rtobcaygeon.
Claremont ...

Oshawa

Erin

Ancaster

Blenheim

Teeswater ..
P. Dalhousie.

Hespeler

Glencoe

Belleville

Brussels

Alliston

Wingham

Port Arthur..

Lobo

Leamington.
W. Flamboro

King

Courtright .

Drayton..

St.Catharin's

Preston

Centreville...
Thorndale ...
St. Thomas

Blyth

Stroud

Weston

Durham

Arkona

Smith's Hill
Woodbridge .
Wallaceburg

Lakefield

Palmerston ..

Clifford

Toronto

Baden

Hagersville ..
Chesterville .
Acton West ..
Owen Sound

Alvinston

Hamilton ... .

Orono

Toronto

Wardsville ...

Napier

Jarvis

London Ea»t

Fordwich

Stratford

Flesherton ...

Arthur

Highgate

2d Tuesday....
M. on or b.f.m
1st Wednesd'y
Th.on or b.f.m

2d Monday

W. on or b.f.m
4th Tuesday...
Th.on or b.f.m
Tu.onor b.f.m
1st Wednesd'y
F. on or b.f.m
W. on or a.f.m
4th Tuesday...
W. on or b.f.m
Tu.on or b.f.m
2d Monday ...
4th Friday ....
W. on or b.f.m
W. on or b.f.m
Th. onor b.f.m

W. a. f. m

Tu. ouorb.f.m
W. on or a.f.m
1st Tuesday...
1st Tuesday...
Th.on or b.f.m
Tu.on or b.f.m
Th.on or b.f.m
M. on or b.f.m
Th.on or b.f.m
1st Tues. em.
Last Wednes..
F. on or b.f.m
Th.on or b.f.m
Tu.on or b.f.m
3rd Thursday.
Tu.on or a.f.m
Tu.on or b.f.m
Th.on or b.f.m
2d Tuesday....
Th.on or b.f.m
W. on or b.f.m
F on or b.f.m
M. on or b.f.m
1st Tuesday...
F. after f. m...
3rd Moaday...
3d Thursday...
F. on or a.f.m
Th.on or b.f.m
M. on or b.f.m
M. on or b.f.m

W. a. f. m

W. on or b.f.m
2d Tuesday....
Th.on or b.f.m

4th Friday

Tu.on or b.f.m
F. on or b.f.m
F. on or b.f.m
l6t Tuesday...
Tb.onor b.f.m
2nd Monday...
F. on or b.f.m
Tu.onor b.f.m
F. on or b.f.m

W. A. Mahoney...
Jas.R.McLachl'n
H. Barrington ...
J. G. Ho^SHCk ...
Andrew Fisher...

Jas A. Brand

Robt.McCracken

Ja . Baxter

Rev. ... Cobourn.

John M. Pike

Hy. Hurchmer ...
Thos. Gregg

E. D. Drew

Rich. Jones

Geo. Munro

T. Pickeriny

*. R. Brill

T. M Johnston...

A. Jardine

J. C. Elliott

Chas. L. Sulman
Jas. Ballantyne.

R. J. Wallace

H. O. Bell

F. B.Allen

John A.Ferguson
Thos. Rowley....
J. K. Minchen..

Geo. Egan

Rev. Edwin Lee.
Calvert Scarr....
H. P. Nicholson.

John Short

W. H Aylsworth.
F.C.McCutcheon

E. W. Honsinger

Win. Watson

John F. Ardill...
W. M. Gemmel...
W. E. Brooker...
F.W.Crawford...
Alex. Robertson.
Amos Maynard...

R. J. Watts

J. H. Sherin

Geo. E. McKowan

G. Harrison, m.d.
J. M. Woodland...

W. Waugh

R. J. Catherwood
H. P. D. Evans..
R. M. McDo. aid.
J. A. Richard=on
R.McE.McDiarmd
T. H Hayhurst...

Jos. Henry

E.R. Dransfield.
Rich. Wehlann...

F. B. Elliott

Thos. H. Lewis...
Rich. Johnston...
Jo'n Hennehberg

F. B. Deacon

W. A. Armstrong
W. S. Buschlan.
Geo. F. Reycraft.

Secretary.

R. T. Powell

M. M. Black....
(t. A. W. Denham

R. Q. Irving

Rv.C.Scudamore
P. W. Campbell
Thos. Sai nders.

J. E. Francis

J. W. Bethune....

J. W. Plewes

Win. J. Read

R. E. Forsythe...

L. K. Murton

Dug'ld Campbell
James Stewart...
R. M. Thompson.
J. Farquharson.
John Green, Sr.

Jno. Jardine

W.J. French

W. J. Diamond...

John Wright

W. B. Clifton

•T. A. Morion

Geo. H. Rapsey.
P.L.Graham.MD-
W. F. Williams..

jAlfred Jonei

A. Carley

IF. J Tuily

W. H. Smith. .

K. G. Beaton

'Jos. Baltzer

Robt. Cox

M. N.Wright

Fred. S. Lewis ....
|j. M. Hamilton...

Jas. Black

H. G. Mussc n ...

Jas. R. Gunn

Fred. Nelson

John Varcce

D. Norton

E. E. Parker

G.B.Hilliard

H. McEwing

MB. Mathewton

H. C. Griffiths

J. A. Butler

H. A. Howard...
C. F. Robinson...

W. Stark

J. F. McCallum...

R.Code

Thos. Pedler

R. Z. Hall

J. H. Macabe

S. D. Jamieson ..

Henry Lowe

H.A.Howell

H. C. Simpson...
A. C. Hutchinson

F.J. Scarff

Herbert Smith....
W. Pender

F. Littlejohn

ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, TORONTO, 5906. 371
and Last Returns Received. — Continued.

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258

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14
7

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4
6
8
7
2
3
4
5
6
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9
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24
1
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4

10

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16
7

13
3
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4

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1
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1

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8
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7

i

91
39

107
28
84
80

138
46
22

125
43
57
69
70

100
77
28
47
65
56
76
66
76
81

169
37

122
79
37
42
58
63
54
33

46

207
55
65
60
59
37
51
41
93
65
65
38

363
28
46
89
51

147
68

324
34

451
26
32
59

136
42

178
52
52
57

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38 75
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169 25

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5
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6
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2
11
11
1
3
6
4
4

1

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1

2
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1

3

1
2

2

1
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i

267

1

1
1

9

2
2

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53 75

270

95 75

1

1
1

2
3

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2

2 25

274

3

3

1

1"

1

45 25

279

37 75

283

1

40 50

57 45

2
1

2

1

2

53 00

286

7

64 75

i

25 00

289

4

1

95 00

290
291

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292

48 50

29 00

295

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43 50

296

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297

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300
302
303
304

8
13

5
11

4

7
3

7

8
12
4

10
4
8
3
6

7

11
2
9
1
9
2
5

1
1

2
1
3
1
3
4
6
1

2
1

1

1
3

1

55 50

135 50

30 50

58 50

305

23 00

306
307

1

1 2

48 75
25 25

309

2

4

1

98 00

311

312
313

7
6
7
4
37
2

6
5

10
3
8
1

19
4
2
7
9

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4
2

6

6
5
8
5
17
2

6
4
8
3
6
1
13
4
4
7
8
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3
2
5

6
4
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2
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9
2

10
3
7
3

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4
4
5
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64 00
63 75

314
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2

1

55 75
42 25

316

1

2

1

i

473 00

318

34 00

319

1

6

1
1

5

2

1

1

2

1

4
2

L
1

4

2

3

2

4
3

4

24 25

320

1

1

76 00

321

1

44 00

32tf

1

108 00

3A3

50 50

324

2

1
2
1
1

1

1
1
1

1

223 75

325

396

2

1

29 50
363 50

327

26 00

328

1

52 25

3«9

1

40 00

350

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91 00

331

33 25

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183 25

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39 00

334

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336

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372

GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.

Returns of Lodges as at June 24, 1906,

337
338
339

341
343

344

345
346
347
34s
352
354
356
357
358
359
360
361
362

aMyrtle

Dufferin

aOrient

aBruce

Georgina

Merrill

Nilestown

aThe Occident

aMercer

aGeorgian

aGranite

Brock

River Park

Waterdown

I aDelaware Valley
1 aVittoria

aMuskoka

aWaverley

liaMaple Leaf

364 aDufferin ,

367 aSt. George

368aSalem

369aMimico

370 Harmony

371 aPrince of Wales...
372aPalmer

373 aCopestone

374 aKeene

375 aLorne

376aUnity

377 aLorne

378 aKing Solomon's...

379aMiddlesex

380aUnion

382 Doric

383 oHenderson

384 aAlpha

385aSprv

386aMcColl

387 aLansdowne

388 Henderson

389 aCrystal Fountain

390 aFlorence

391 aHoward

392aHuron

393 Forest

394 King Solomon ..

395 Parvaim

396 aCedar

397 aLeopold

398 Victoria

399 Moffat

400 aOakville

40l'oCraig

402 Central

403 a Windsor

404 aLorne

405 Mattawa

406 aThe Spry

408;Murrav

409|aGolden Rule ...

410aZeta

41l'aRodney

412 aKeystone

413 aNaphtali

414'Pequonga

Pt. Robinson
Wellandport

Toronto

Tiverton

Toronto

Dorch'st rS'n
Nilestown ....

Toronto

Fergus

Pen'tang'sh'e
Parry Sound
Cannington...
Streetaville...

Millgrove

Delaware . .

Vittoria

Bracebridge .

Guelph

Tara

Melbourne ...

Toronto

Brockville ...
Lambton M..

Delta

Ottawa

Bridgeburg...

Welland

Keene

Omemee

Huntsville....
Shelburne....
London West
Bryanston....

London

Hamilton ....
W.Winch'ter

Tu.on or b.f.m
Tu.on or b.f.m
1st Tuesday...
Tu.on or b.f.m
1st Saturday
Tb.on or b.f.m
Tu.on or b.t.m
3d Wednesd'y

1st Friday

1st Thursday

W. H. Bick

M. S. Mercer

Jas. Stewart

3. R. Hammond

3d WednesdayjA. J^Whitby

W. onor b.f.m

Tu.on or b.f.m

Tu.on or b.f.m

F. on or b.f.m

F. on or b.f.m

1st Tuesday..

4th Monday...

M. on or b.f.m

W. on or b.f.m

1st Friday

2nd Monday...
Tu.on or b.f.m
W. on or b.f.m

4th Friday

Tu.on ora.f.m
1st Thursday.
Th.on or b.f.m
1st Thursday.
2d Wednesday

1st Friday

2nd Thursday
W.on or b.f.m.
2nd Monday...
3rd Monday....
F. on or b.f'm.

F. H. Clark Samuel Hill

Rich. Putman ... Jas. R. Goring ...
Edward Mack ...'F. H.Anderson...

C. F. Fawcett |j. M. Bowie

C. B. M. Murray. J M.Sumner

C. A. Hunt W. J. Canning....

Fred. Burton A. O. Barrows...

J.M. Marks John Lillie

Alex. Shaw T. N.Wansbrou'h

Geo. Robinson... W. H. Hewson...

D. Macfarlane ...

Joseph A. Kift...

O. R. Church

Miles Markle

Wm. Harker

C. A. Dunkin John Pow

Hy. J. Bird, Jr.... Rich Mills

R. L. McKinnon.|W. E. Cutten

E. A. Gerolamy... Jas. A. McDonald

Lansdowne

Ilderton

N. Augusta
Florence . .
Ridgetown
Camlachie

Chesley

Thamesford.

Comber

Wiarton

Brigden

Kirkfield

Harrietsville

Oakville

Deseronto ..^

Essex

Windsor

Tam worth...

Mattawa

Fenel'n Falls
Beaverton ....
Gravenhurst

Toronto

Rodnev

S. St. Marie..
Tilb'y Cent'e
Kenora

J. W. Campbell..
R. W. Brennen

H.A.Clark

J. A. Moran

Hilliard Howard

E. G. Shane..

F. T. Pattison
Rv. G. Johnstone
S. A. 8mithson...
R. J. Patterson...
S. A. Hutcheson.

J. A. Mills

Jos. McDougall...
W. A. Roberts...
E. A. Crawford...
C. M. Sinclair...

C. H. Fullerton...

R. E. Port

A. R. Mills

D. M. Leitch

S. C. Horton

W. W. Robson...
Geo. W. Chapman

Th.onor b.f.mVV. J. Bodkin

M. on or bf.ru [C. A. Dunkley...
W. on or b.f.m Malc'lmCochren
1st Tuesday.. ..'Wm. Halliday ...

Toronto 1st Thursday..

Beeton IM. on or b. f . m

West Lome.. Tu.on or b.f.m
Th.on or b.f.m
M.on orb. f. m

W.on or b.f.m

W. onor b.f.m
Fri.on or b.f.m
Tu.on or b.f.m
W. on or b.f.m
F. on or b.f.m.
W.on or b.f.m
Tu.on orb f.m
1st Tuesday...
W on or b.f.m

1st Friday

F. on or b f.m
1st Tuesday....
W on or b.f.m
Tu.on or b.f.m

2d Monday

4th Friday ....
W.on or b.f.m

Thos. Abbott..
W. G. Campbell.
Gideon Kastner.

Wm. Neil

J. F. Ross, M.D...

Walter Knnz

W. T. Marlatt...

Roht. Whvte

F. B. Geddes

Alfred Miers

S. E. Kennedy ...
W. G. Dinwoodie
F. H. Magee

D. W. Walls

F. Hornsby

E. Barber

Jas. D. McLean...

1st Tues. e.m. . H. P. Broughton.
Tu on or b.f.m I W. H. Lewis....
1st Wednesd'y J. W. Skinner.

Geo. J. Hagerty.
R.C. Gallagher...

E. A. Geieher

W. R. Woodill...

J. W. Russell

John B.Wright..

J. G. Watts

Thomas Main...
A. D. Anderson ..
G.S.CameronMD

Oscar Wieler

Hugh Smith

W. Nicholl

Ala. Grant

Jos. Ward

C V.Emory, M.D.
Geo. A. Johnson.

E. J. Voss

Rev. Geo. Crystal
Wm. A. Becker...
J. A. Bradley, Jr.

J. H. Robson

W.H.Wadd'll.MD

J. A. Emery

W. H Ellsworth

A.Trusler

W. T. Ross

J. S. Robinson..

E. S. Hughes

E. Y. Jackson

W. J. Brownlee...
John R. Graham

H. W. York*

C. A. Bradbury...
T. W. Rowland...

R.J. Shaw

A. N. Pettit

Jas. Aylesworth
S. C. MacDonald
E. Fitzgerald....
Neil Rutherford
G. W. Keith ...

A. E. Faulds

A. S. Winlow

C. M. Buscombe.
W. A. Hutton ...
S. C. Sharman ....

ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, TORONTO, 5906. 373
and Last Returns Received. — Continued.

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43

57

273
54

243
38
35

246
59
55
90
68
47
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38
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135

48

2

258

147
84
62

120
83
60
36
28
90
68

111
32

168

271
92

312
60
71
42
36
44
27
77
62
39
75
50

112
60
35
26

126
62
55

206
59
87
70
40
74

202
33

237
77

115

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374 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.

Returns of Lodges as at June 24, 1906,

° o

Lodge.

Vhere Held.

Night of
Meeting.

415
416
417
416
419
420
421
422
423
424
425
426
427
423
429
430
431
432
433
434
435
436
437
43S
439
440
441
442
443
444
445
446
447
448
449
450
451
452
453
4541
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456!
4571
4581
4591
4601
461
462
463
464;
465 1
466
46-^
467|
469|
470
471
472
473
474
475
476
477
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aJJaxville

aBismarck

Nipissing

aScott

Star of the East....

aStrong

aDoric

aSt. Clair

aStanley

aXickei

Fidelity

aPort Elgin

aAcacia

Moravian

aHanover

aBonnechere

aAlgonquin

aHavelock

aBurns

aTuscan

aHarmony

aAlexandria

Arcadia

Westport

aDyment

aPowassan

aNitetis

aL'keof theWoods

aGranite

Sturgeon Fails

Xenopho i

aDundalk

aHawkesbury

aSomerville. . ..

aAvonmore

Royal

aCorona

Doric

Elma

Century

a Wales

aCobden

Rideau

alonic

Temiscaming

aNorth Entrance.

King Edward

Carleton

aCoronation

Peel

Tottenham

\lgoma

Victoria

King Edward VII.

Gore Bay

The Beach-rs

Victoria

IDundurn

Corinthian

Harding

Bancroft

Vlilverton

Tlussell

Williamsburg

Fort William

Lyn

Keewat n Mis

Maxville

Pt. Edward ..
North Bay....
Grand Valley

Bothwell

Sundridge ...

Pickering

Sombra

W. Tor June

Sudbury

Port Perry....
Port Elgin....
East Toronto
Eden Grove..

Hanover

Eganville

Emsdale

Havelock ....
Hep worth....

Sarnia

.Toronto

Alexandr a...

Minden

Westport

Thessalon. ...
, Powassan.....
Creemore ...

Kenora

Fort Frances
Sturgeon Fi's

Wheatley

Dundalk

Hawkesbury
Kinmount ...
\vonmore ....
Ft. William..
Burk's Falls..
Little Cur'nt

Monkton

Merlin

Wales

Cobden

•^eeley'sBay .
Rainy River.
NewLiskeard
Haliburton...
Sunderland..

Ctrp

Elmvale |

CaledonEast
Tottenham. . I
Sa'ltSt.Marie
Vic. Harbor.
Chippewa ...
Gore Bay ..
BalmyBeach
Toronto Jun.

Hamilton

North Gower
Woodville...

Bancrcft

Milverton ....

Russell

'N. W'msburg

2d Wednesday
Tu.onor b.f.m

1st Friday

2nd Tuesday...
2nd Monday...
2nd Monday...
W. on or b.f.m
W. on or b. f m
3d Monday....
Th. on or b.f.m
Tu.onor b.f.m
1st Tuesday....
1st Wednesd'y
F. on orb. f. m
Th.onor b.f.m
3rd Monday ...
F. on or a. f.rn
F. on or b.f.m
2nd Monday...
Tu.on ora.f.m
F. on or b.f.m.
Tu.on or a.f.m
3d Wednesday
4th Monday ...
1st Tuesday ...
F. on or b.f.m

1st Friday

Th on or b.f.m
2nd Friday....
Tu. on ora.f.m
2nd Wednes'5*.
Tu.onor b.f.m
M. on or b.f.m.
Tu.on or b.f.m
W. on or b.f.m
Thursdy b.f m
Th.onor b.f.m
Tu.on or b.f.m
1st Wednesday
1st Monday.
Tu.on or b.f.m
Th.on or b.f.m
1st Monday....
M on or b.f.m
2d Tuesday....
Th.on or b'f.m
1st l'hurs. e.m
Th.onor b.f.m
4th Fri. em...
Fr. on or b.f.m
Fr.on or b.f.m

1st Friday

Fr on orb.f m
Fr. on or b.f m
2ndWedn's 'y
Th on or b.f.m
lstWed.,E.M.
1st Wed., E.M.
2nd Friday....
3rd Tuesdav...
3rd Saturday..
Fr.on or b.f.m
Fr.on or a. f m
Th.on or b.f.m
M. on or b.f.m
W.on or b.f.m

Geo. A. Grant...
Rev. T. A. Smith.
W. D. Armstrong
A. J. McEwen...
J. E. Mitchell-
Henry Atchison.

Geo. Mutrie

Alonzo Ellwood.

A. E. French

G W. P. Every...

W. W. Stover

Thos. Ferguson...
W.J. Montgom'ry
Chas. H. Allison.

A.G.Miller

J. W. Johnston...
Thos. Chittick ...

F. J. Tizzard

Jas. Reeves

D. W. Campbell.
A. Kniewasser ...
Robt. E.Reid

C. S. Cameron...
A M. Kennedy
John Simpson

D. J. Hartle ...
W. C. Taylor...
D. J. Sandie

A. H. Porter

Alex. Earl

D. T. Ferguson..

H. J. Sissons

T. H. Connors...
Wm. C. Dainty...

D. R. Armstrong.
W.R. Montgcm'ry
Rich. Smith ...
C. A. McPherson

John McRae

J. W. Harris

B. H. Turner

Geo. Golightly..
Chas. B. Oliver..

O. C. Pitts

Wm. N. Murdock

R. J. Gardner

A.A.McCrimmon
F. W. Haynes ...
kidney Johnson.

John L. Tipp

Robt.Ricnardson

W. A. Sneath

J hn Macabe

Thos. Coulier ...
W. L Nichols...

E. Byron Brown.
Rich. Beamish...

Jos. Johnson

J. McP. Ross

Wm. J. Sheppard

John Hooper

Clarke Craig

A A. Staback...

John Ballard

Wm.G.Livingst'n
David Wishart..

C. F. Whitteker.

Secretary.

E. E. Wood

J C. Mciradv. ...

A. J. Holmes

D. A. Irvine

B. F. George

H. W. Angus

Wm. Mclntyre...

J. H. McLeod

W. W. Robertson

D. E. Pugh

O. A. Smith

Wm. Harris

Geo. T. Coleman
W. H. Hutcbeson

!Geo. W. Smith....

|R. Geo. Allen

Wm. J. McKee ...

Geo. Rozel

Robt.Baunerm'n
1A. W Freelaud...
Ward Patterson.

A. J. Reid

Geo. P. Wenino...
|W. T. Martin

E. F. Tiffany

W. S. Munn

M. S. Crozier ....
Jas. Gascoigne...
Gea. R. Coombs.

;S. J. Fisher

jW. A. Wilson

|F. V. Hollands...
jC. S. Stoddart...
E. Hanson

E. Mountcastle.
John Sherman...

Amos Train

S. Shaver...

F. C. Perry

iRv. R.J. Sturgeon

G. R. Powell

I A. Chalmers

j W.W.Marshall. ..

F. Warren

J. B Craymer ....
Geo. R. 1- awkins
Geo. B. Cameron
Edwin Monagh'n

A. E. Jones

J. B. Furniss

T. E. Argue

W J. McGuire ...

A. P. Potter

J. W Phillips. ...
John R. Brown...
D. G. MacRobbie
Carl A. Herber...

C. C. Piatt

W. J. Farmery ..
Wm. E. Birrell...

G. H. Lanigan ...
A. E. McCordick.
Peter Mclntyre"...

J. B. Cleake

W. J. Zregev

W. H.Lowrie

ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, TORONTO, 5906. 375

and Last Returns Received. — Continued.

I *

16

415
416
417
418
419
420
421
422
423
424
425
426
427
428
429
430
431
432
433

434 ' 1

435 3

436 j 2

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438 I 43

439 I 9

18 22

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6 I 2

2

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1 1

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125
37
63
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85

118
91
51
61
41
70

243

146
91
52

124
50
44
50
50
79
35

134

307
47
46
35
77
55
54
31
56
57
36
38
56
51
39
73
44
63
35
23
56
52
50
51
56
30
48
43
54
37
38
75
54
39
34
55
69
42
45
37
11
20
11

Ledger.

Paid
Grand

J« Dr.Bal. Cr.Bal. Lod6e

Junl905
Junl906

Junl905
Junl906
Dec. '05

Junl906

Dec. '05
Junl906
Dec. '05

Junl906

Dec. '05|
Junl906

Junl905
Dec '05
Junl906

210 37628

JunI906
Dec. 05
Junl906

$ 8 00

2 25

3 00

75

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6 25

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4 00

1 50
3 00

34 00

1 00

2 25

1 75

17 75

4 50

20 75

48 75

Dec. 05

Junl905 ... .
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20 00

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1 50

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25
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21 25
36 50
53 75
68 75
112 25
81 75

14 00
53 75

25 00
50 00

175 00

102 75

',2 50

40 00

115 00

39 00
24 75
61 50

1 00
32 50

35 50
133 25
257 25

31 00
44 50

15 25

68 75

32 £0
86 50

52 00
24 25

1 00

36 00
49 75
58 75

42 50
11 00

40 00

1 00

26 75

33 25
18 00

37 50
95 50

37 50

38 25
75 50
26 00

43 75
22 00
66 25
37 50
80 75

190 50
88 25
82 75
95 75

69 50
137 75

7T25

53 25
20 00

2 00
26 00
20 00

Interest

Miscellaneous

$34,382 69.

376

GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.

LIST OF LODGES— BY DISTRICTS.

ERIE DISTRICT, NO. 1. (24.)

D.D.G.M.— R. W. Bro. R. N. Fraser, Thainesville.

No

31

41,
46,
47,
245,
255
267,
274,
2^2.
290,
312
327,

56
81,
83,
116,
153,
158,
194,
238,
260,
263,

Thistle Auaherstburg

St. George Kingsville

Wellington Chatham

Great Western Windsor

Tecumseh Thamesville

Sjdenham Dresden

Parthenon Chatham

Kent Blenheim

Lome Glencoe

Leamington Leamington

Pnyx Wallaceburg

The Hammond... Wardsville

No. 336, Highgate Highgate

" 386, McColl West Lome

" 390, Florence Florence

" 391, Howard Ridgetown

" 395, Parvaim Comber

" 402, Central Essex

" 403, Windsor Windsor

" 411, Rodney Rodney

" 413, Naohtali Tilbury Centre

" 422, Star of the East Bothwell

" 448, Xenophon Whtatley

" 457, Century Merlin

ST. CLAIR DISTRICT, NO. 2. (20.)

D.D.G.M.— R. W. Bro. Stewart McWhorter, Petrolia.

Victoria Sarnia

St. John's lit. Brydges

Beaver Strathroy

Cassia Thedford

Bums Wyoming

Alexandra Oil Springs

Petrolea Petrolea

Havelock Watford

Washi ugton Petrolea

Forest Forest

No. 294, Moore Courtright

" 307, Arkona Arkona

" 323, Alvinston Alvinston

" 328, Ionic Napier

" 364, Dufferin Melbourne

" 392, Huron Camlachie

397, Leopold Brigden

" 419, Bismarck Point Edward

•' 425, St. Clair Sombra

" 437, Tuscan Sarnia

LONDON DISTRICT, NO. 3. (26.)

D.D.G.M.— R. W, Bro, R. F. O'Neil, Thamesford.

No. 20, St. John's London

" 42, St. George's London

" 44, St. Thomas St. Thomas

" 64, Kilwinning London

94, St. Mark's Port Stanley

" 107, St. Paul's Lambeth

" 120, Warren Fingal

" 140, Malahide AyLmer

" 171, Prince of Wales. ..Lawrence

" 190, Belmont Belmont

" 195, Tuscan London

" 209a, St. John's London

" 232, Cameron Dutton

No. 289, Doric Lobo

" 300, Mt. Olivet Thorndale

" 302, St. David's St. Thomas

330, Corinthian London East

" 344, Merrill. ..Dorchester Station

" 345, Nilestown Nilestown

" 358, Delaware Valley... Delaware

" 378, King Solomon's. ..London W

" 379, Middlesex Bryanston

" 380, Union London

" 388, Henderson Ilderton

" 394, King Solomon. ..Thamesford

" 399, Moffat Harrietsville

No.

33,
73,
84,
133,
141.
144,
154,
170,
205,

SOUTH HURON DISTRICT, NO. 4. (17.)

D.D.G.M.— R. W. Bro. S. G. Holley, New Hamburg.
Maitland Goderich [ No. 224, Zurich Hensall

St. James' St. Mary's

Clinton Clinton

Lebanon Forest Exeter

Tudor Mitchell

Tecumseh Stratford

Irving Lucan

Britau nia Seaf orth

NewDomini'n..New Hamb'g

233, Doric Parkhill

303, Blyth Blyth

309, Morning Star.. ..Smith's Hill

318, Wilmot Baden

332, Stratford Stratford

456, Elma Monkton

U.D. Milverton Milverton

NORTH HURON DISTRICT, NO. 5. (19.)

D.D.G.M.— R. W. Bro. S. J. Cameron, Wiarton.

93, Northern Light. .Kincardine
131, St. Lawrence.. Southampton

162, Forest Wroxeter

184, Old Light Lucknow

197, Saugeen Walkerton

225, Bernard Listowel

235, Aldworth Paisley

276, Teeswater Teeswater

284, St. John's Brussels

286, Wingham Wingham

No 331, Fordwich Fordwich

" 341, Bruce Tiverton

" 362, Maple Leaf Tara

" 393, Forest Chesley

'• 396, Cedar Wiarton

" 429, Port Elgin Port Elgin

" 431, Moravian Eden Grove

" 432, Hanover Hanover

" 436, Burns Hepworth

ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, TORONTO, 5906.

377

No.

No.

No.

No.

WILSON DISTRICT, NO. 6. (21.)

D.D.G.M.— B. W. Bro. J. W. Dutton, Woodstock.

10,

37,

43

68,

76,

78,

82,

104,

106,

108,

113,

Norfolk Simcoe

King Hirain Ingersoll

King Solomon Woodstock

St. John's Intersoll

Oxford Wopdstock

King Hiram Tilscnburg

St. John's Paris

St. John's Norwich

Burford Burford

Blenheim Princeton

Wilson Waterford

149, Erie Port Dover

174, Walsingham,....Port Rowan

178, Flattsvil e Plattsville

181, Orienal Port Burwell

193, Scotland Scotland

217, Frederick Delhi

237, Vienna Vienna

250, Thistle Embro

261, Oak Brt>nch Innerkip

359, Vittoria Vittoria

WELLINGTON DISTRICT, NO. 7. (21.)

D.D.G.M.— R. W. Bro. John Jardine, Hespeler.

72, Alma Gait

151, The Grand River Berlin

172, Ayr Ayr

180, Speed Guelph

200, St. Albans Mount Forest

203, Irvine Elora

216, Harris Orangevllle

257, Gait Gait

258, Guelph Guelph

262. Harriston Harriston

271, Wellington Erin

No. 279, New Hope Hespeler

" 295, Conestogo Drayton

" 297, Preston Preston

" 306, Durham Durham

" 314 Blair Palmerston

" 315, Clifford Clifford

334, Prince Arthur Arthur

" 347, Mercer Fergus

" 361, Waverly Guelph

" 421, Scott Grand Valley

HAMILTON DISIRICT, NO. 8. (22.)

D.D.G.M.— B.W. Bro. Lyman Lee, Hamilton.

6,

27,

40,

45,

57,

61.

62,

100,

121,

135,

165,

The Barton Hamilton

Strict Observance. Hamilton

St. John's Hamilton

Brant Bran tf ord

Harmony Binbrook

Acacia Hamilton

St. Andrew's Caledonia

Valley Dundas

Doric Brantford

St. Clair Milton

Burlington Burlington

No. 166, Wentworth Stoney Creek

219, Credit Georgetown

" 243, Sr. George St. George

" 272, Seymour Ancaster

" 291, Dufferin West Flamboro'

" 321, Walker Acton West

" 324, Temple Hamilton

" 357, Waterdown Millgrove

3b2, Doric ^ amilton

" 400, Oakville Oakville

" 475, Dundurn Hamilton

GEOBGIAN DISTRICT, NO. 9. (23.)

D.D.G.M.— R. W. Bro. W

No. 79, Simcoe Bradford

" 88, St. George's Owen Sound

Manito Collingwood

Corinthian Barrie

Pythagoras Meaf ord

Orillia Orillia

Kerr Barrie

Beaver Clarksburg

anitoba Cookstowu

Caledonian Midland

Northern Light Stayner

Seven Star Alliston

90,
96,
137,
192,
230,
234,
236,
249,
266,
285,

H. Wright, Owen Sound.

No. 304, Minerva Stroud

" 322, North Star Owen Sound

" 333, Prince Arthur Flesherton

" 348, Georgian. ..Penetanguishene

" 377, Lome Shelbarne

" 385, Ppry Beeton

" 444, Nitetis Creemore

" 449, Dundalk Dundalk

" 466, Coronation Elmvale

" 467, Tottenham Tottenham

" 470, Victoria ... Victoria Harbor

NIAGARA DISTRICT, NO. 10. (22.)

D.D.G.M.— R. W. Bro. B. J

2, Niagara Niagara

7, Union Grimsby

15, St. George's. ..St. Catharines

32, Amity Dunnville

35, St. John's Cayuga

103, Maple Lf>af ..St. Catharines
105, St. Mark's. ..Drummondville
115, Ivy Beamsville

168, Merritt Welland

169, Macnah Port Colborne

185, Enniskillen York

Leubsdorf. St. Catharines.

No. 221, Mountain Thorold

" 254, Clifton Niagara

" 277, Seymour Port Dalhousie

296, Temple St. Catharines

" 319, Hiram Hagersville

" 329, King Solomon Jarvis

" 337, Myrtle Port Robinson

" 338, Dufferin Wellandport

" 372, Palmer Bridgeburg

" 373, Copestone Welland

" 471, King Edward VII. Chippewa

378

GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.

TORONTO WEST DISTRICT NO. 11. (22).

No.

-No.

22,
54,

65,
86,
98,
118,
156,
229,
247.
265,
292,

30,
39,

77,
139,
268,
270,
398,
406,

No.

D.D.G.M — R. W. Bro. A. J.

King Solomon's Toronto

Vaughan Maple

Rehoboam Toronto

Wilson Toronto

True Blue Bolton

Union Schomberg

York North Toronto

Ionic Brampton

Ashlar Toronto

Patterson Thoruhill

Robertson King

Anderson, Toronto Junction.

No. 305, Humber Weston

" 311, Blackwood Woodbridge

326. Zetland Toronto

346, Occident Toronto

356, Rivsr Park Streetsville

" 369, Min ico Lanibton Mills

384, Alpha Toronto

" 426, Stanley Toronto Junction

" 438, Harmony Toronto

" 46R, Peel raledonEast

" 474, Victoria... Toronto Junction

TORONTO EAST DISTRICT NO. 11a. (21.)

D.D.G.M.— R. W. Bro.

St. Andrew's Toronto

Richmond Richmond Hill

Ionic Toronto

St. John's Toronto

Markham Union. ..Markham

Sharon Sharon

Tuscan Newmarket

The Rising Sun Aurora

Richardson Stouffville

Stevenson Toronto

Zeredatha Uxbridge

D. A. Radcliffe, Aurora.

No. 269. Brougham Union. Brougham

" 316, Doric Toronto

" 339, Orient Toronto

" 343, Georgina Toronto

" 354, Brock Cannington

" 367, St. G«orge Toronto

" 410, Zeta Toronto

" 424, Doric Pickering

" 430, Acacia East Toronto

473, The beaches... balmy Beach

ONTARIO DISTRICT, NO 12 (15.)

D.D.G.M— R. W. Bro. H. G. Hutcheson, Port Perry.

Composite Whitby

Mount Zinn Brooklin

Faithful Brethren. ..Lindsay

Lebanon Oshawa

Verulam Bobcaygeon

Cedar Oshawa

Victoria Kirkfield

The Spry Fenelon Falls

No. 408, Murray Beaver ton

" 428, Fidelity Port Perry

" 440, Arcadia Minden

'■ 451, Somerville Kinmount

" 463, North Entrance. .Haliburton

" 464, K;ng Edward... .Sunderland

" 477, Harding Woodville

No.

PRINCE EDWABD DISTRICT. NO 13. (20.)

D.D.G.M.— R. W. Bro. F. L. Webb, Colborno.

11, Moira* Belleville

17, St. John's Cobourg

18, Prince Edward Picton

29, United Brighton

38, Trent Trenton

48, Madoc Madoc

50, Conseeon Consecon

69, Stirling Stirling

91, Colborne Colborne

123, The Belleville Belleville

12S, Golden Rule. ..CampLellford

127, Franck Frankford

161, Percy Wark worth

164, Star in the East. .Wellington

215, Lake Ameliasburg

222, Marmora Marmora

239, Tweed Tweed

283, Eureka Belleville

401, Craig Deseronto

U.D. Bancroft Bancroft

FRONTENAC DISTRICT NO. 14. (15.)

D.D.G.M.— R. W. Bro. Wm. Jackson, Kingston.

3, The Anc'tSt. John's. Kingston

9, Union Napanee

92, Cataraqui Kingston

109, Albion Harrowsmith

119, Maple Leaf Bath

146, Prince of Wales. ..Newburgh

157, Simpson Newboro'

•201, L«eds Gananoque

No. 212, Elysian Garden Island

" 228, Prince Arthur Odessa

'• 253, Minden Kingston

299, Victoria Centreville

" 404, Lome Tamworth

" 441, Westport Westport

" 460, Rideau Seeley'sBay

ST. LAWRENCE DISTRICT. NO. 15. (14.)

D.D.G.M.— R. W. Bro. Geo. T. MartiD, Smith's Falls.

5, Sutsex Brock ville

14, True Britons Perth

24, St. Francis Smith's Falls

28, Moui.t Zion Kemptville

55, Merrickvilie Meriickville

74, St. James Bethel

85, Rising Sun Karmersville

No. 110, Central Prescott

" 242, Macoy Mallorytown

" 368, Salem Brockville

370, Harmonv Delta

" 387, Lausdowne Lansdowne

389, Crystal Fountain. N Augusta
" 416, Lyn Lyn

ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, TORONTO, 5906.

379

No.

OTTAWA DISTRICT, NO. 16. (19.)

D.D.G M— R. W. Bro. Win. Northwood, OttRwa.

52, Dalhousie Ottawa

58, Doric Ottawa

63, bt. John's. ..Carletou Place

122. Rent ew Renfrew

128, Pembroke Pembroke

147, Mississippi Almonte

148, Civil Service Ottawa

159, Goodwood Richmond

177, The Builders' Ottawa

196, Madawaska Arnprior

No. 209, Evergreen Lanark

231, Lodge of Fidelity Ottawa

" 264, Chaudiere Ottawa

" 371, Princeof Wales Ottawa

" 433 Bonnechere Eganville

" 459, Cobaeu Cobden

" 465, Carleton Carp

" 476, Corinthian North Gower

U.D. Russell Russell

ALGOMA DISTRICT, NO 17. (8.)

D.D.G.M.— R. W. Bro. C. J. Holland, Fort Frances.

No. 287, Shuniah Port Arthur

" 414, Pequonga Kenora

" 415, Fort William. .Fort William
" 417, Keewatin Keewatin

♦45, Lake of the Wood-: Kenora

446. Granite Fort Frances

453, Royal Fort William

461, Ionic Rainy River

NIPPISSING DISTRICT NO. 18. (10.)

D.D.G.M. -R. W. Bro. J. B. Way, Sault Ste. Marie.

405, Mattawa Mattawa

412, Keystone ... Sault Ste. Marie

420, Nipissing North Buy

427, Nickel Sudbury

442, Dyment Thef salon

No. 447, Sturgeon F'lls, Sturgeon File

455, Doric Little Current

462, Temiscaming, NewLiskeard

469, Algoma Sault Ste. Marie

472, Gore Bay Gore Bay

No.

No.

MUSKOKA DISTRICT, NO. 19. (8.)

D.D.G.M. R. W. Bro. James Whitten, Bracebiidge.

352, Granite Pairy Sound

360, Muskoka Bracebridge

376, Unitv ... Huntsvillo

409, Golden Rule....Gravenhurst

OTONABEK DISTRICT,

No. 423, Strong Sundridge

" 434, Algonquin Emsdale

443, Powassan Powassan

" 454, Corona Burke's Falls

NO. 20. (13.)

D.D.G.M. R. W. Bro. E. R. Bounsall. Bowmanvil.e.

No. 223, Norwood Norwood

313, Clementi Lakefield

" 325, Orono Orono

374, Keene Keene

'■ 375, Lome Omemee

435, Havelock Havelock

Erie

26, Ontario Port Hope

31, Jerusalem Bowmanville

66, Durham Newcastle

101, Corinthian Peterborough

114, Hope Port Hope

145. J. B. Hall Millbrook

155, Peterborough. Peterborough

EASTERN DISTRICT, NO. 21. (15 )

D.D.G.M. R. W. Bro. S. S. Reveler, Winchester.

21a, St. John's Vankleek Hill No. 383, Henderson. West Winchester

125, Cornwall Cornwall " 418, Maxville Maxville

142, Excelsior Morrisburg " 439, Alexandria Alexandria

143, Friendly Brothers.. .Iroquois " 450, Hawkesbury ...Hawkesbure

186, Plantagenet Plantagenet " 452 Avonmore Avonmore

207, Lancaster Lancaster " 458, WTales Wales

256, Farran's Point Aultsville U.D. Williamsburg ..N.W'msburg

320, Chesterville Chesterville

RECAPITULATION.
District No. 1 24 Lodges..

St. Clair

London

South Huron

North Huron

Wilson

Wellington

Hamilton

Georgian

Niagara

Toronto West

Toronto East

Ontario

Prince Edward

Frontenac

St. Lawrene

Ottawa

Algoma

Nipissing

Muskoka

Otonabee

Eastern

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7 ...

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.14
.19

380 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.

SUSPENSIONS, N. P. D., 1905-6.

No. 3— John Y White. 9— Alex Henry, Thos W Simpson. 10— John A Hook,
Hubert Wickens, Jas T Craig. 11— C C Gerow, C Williams, W Kinghorn, W J
McManus. 16— Jas M Coghill, G L Powell. 21a— Alex R Eraser, Kory John
McKae. Alex Mcintosh. 2-2— Ed Hanlan, W J Shortreed, D Tullock. 26— M D
Welsn, W S Corners, B C Jones, Thos H Campion, W Waller. 31— F Moore,
E T Moses, J H Peorce, D J Perry, A Westlick. 32— S W Brown. 34— Anthony
Hate, J A Paten, F C Robbins. 40— J L Coles, W J Hall, G W Allan, John
Elliot, T L Kay, R Hill. 43— Isaac Gerrv, John Thomp-on. 41— Wm J Robb.
45— M J Kelly, John Morley, C E Oles, B Puschiusky, C W Rutherford, G W
Morris, C P Coles. 47— Chas George, Wm Belsome, Jos Reynolds, Wm Wear.
52— J B Hall, Jas E S Trelawney. 55— Robt Soper. 56— Geo R Dowswell, P D
Leman, R McKnight, John D Ross, R J Trithewey, Geo L Vincent, E P
Westell, S G Branch, Alex Campbell. 57— Geo Dobbin, John Pearson, Wiu
Snyder, Fred C Overend. 61— W A Inwood, H Humphreys, Hy Freeman. A H
McMann, Samuel Minnes. 64— J J Gaipin, H E Silk, A S Leys, Alex McQueen,
Robt A Little. 65— Robt Veitch. John L Pincombe, Ed W Pike. 75— H A Jex.
76— Alf Vincent, J >V Pringle, E M Karn. 81— R A Barton, P D Crews, S Jack-
son, W S Lawrence, J B Kumball, Wm Downs. 88— John Rutherford, W H
Sinclair, A McKay, A McNab, Wm T Weaver, L J Pyette, T J Couse, J G Som-
erville, G M Franklin, L E Davis. 92— Frank Frizell. 93— John Welsh. 98-E
A Halshaw. 100— Alex C Thompsan. 100— Chas N Wooden. 107— Alex
Taylor, C A Kalus, Wm Shore, D Irvine, A Scott. 108— Hy Thomas, Chas G
Routledge. 109— John Carrothers. 110— John Turner. 115— Robt S Merrill.
121— H J Beney, Chas Bray, J J Eberhardt. 122— Wm A Cameroi , J D Cam-
eron. 123— W W Boyce, R A Choquette. 125— Geo T Copeland. 127— W A
Jhohnson. 129— T G Holmes. 137— W C W Burns, ReubeD Petch. 139— Wm
E Ellis. 140— N Burgess. 143— W F Fisher, S G Moore. 144— John Laud»r, G
Beck. John Brunner, C H Solley, J W Steinhoff, James Hodd. Geo Wettlaufer.
146— Fred H O Stiuson. 1.56— John Cudmore, J A McDonald, W L Anderson, S
J Madden, Wm Teller, W J Hansford, Harry Spittal, Arch Braut, Thos E
Kyle. 159— Geo W Alexander. 161— And Marks. 162— Thos Gibson. 168— B
Mylchriest, John Moote. 114— Jos. Carter- 181— Geo A Siddell, Jas Lyons,
Hugh Morrison, D F Johiiston, David Yule, John Gillies. 192— C K C Newton,
C R Harvie, Wm L Gillespie, Hy Borland, Wm J Spence, D J Hadden, C J
Swartman, G A Griffith, J E Smythe, A Colley. 193— Chas Dav. 194— H
Smiley. L Blackwell. 209a— J A Ardiel. Leonard L H innab. 216— Wm Stubbs,
R J McCjnnell R W Dickie, W H McKinnon.Robt McCutcheon. 217— Stephen
Dennis. 218— Alex Auchincloss, I Badger, Geo B Bishoprick, Wm C Coaboy,
John A Nicholson, W R Pearce, N A Pratt. 220— Geo Thompson, Wm H
Moore. 222— Robt Haughton. J N Hamilton, J G Wood, W J Jones, F Adorns,
A W Vars, E Davies, S F Turner. 223— Chris Wissler. 225— H H Johnston, L
E Rice. 226— Anson Storms, J H McCumber. 229— F M Dawson. 23"— W D B
8pray. 212— R P Hagermau Thos Murphy. 249— W A Hunter. L N Sirrell,
Wm L Watt 234— Stephen Clark. A Grav, Wm Lockey. Geo Clark. 255— Wm
Colville, Jno Mansfield, A J Davies. S H McWrha. 257— W W Brandt. A L Kay,
SE Melross. Wm Kil^our, John Alison, Wm Biyth. 258— A Cordiner. FH
Pratt, H Gerrv, AC Drummond. Thos Clarey, R J Bennett, R Humphries.
265— Andrew Miller. 267— E Bedford, S Kearney, D R Lotkie, Hector Lamont,
Geo McLeod, John McBeath, F Seam, John A Tilt. Geo R Groombridge. 269—
J N Hortop. H A W«therell. 270— C Connor. F. S Edmondsou. 276— Chas
Armstrong, C A Steel. B Sheppard. 277— W H Bates, Harvey Peters Perry
Nelf on. 279— J J Caws. 286— J S Borden. S E Kent, R C King. W H Mainprize,
Jas R Mnnshaw, Wm R Orr. 289— G H. Routledge. W McGibbon. Gardner
Tuckey, A E Morris. 2K)— A L Brown. 297 -Wm R Webster. 302— Stewart
Eastlick. 306— Jas H Burrows 309 -A E Brunsdon, Wm Howell, Hiram
Fleming, David Fell. 312-P Crawford. Jas Rikely, D A McDonald. R Char-
teris, W H Cutterbuck. 318— Alf Kaufman. 321— Fred E Ryder. 326— Fred G
Crone, Ed A Laver. 329— Jas August. 332— Robt Mcintosh. 3J4— John F
Mitchell, Geo Banks. 336— Robt McPha'l, W H McLaaen. 338- Walter Clen-
denning. 339— P M Bates. W J Gilbert, A W Gee, D Hunter, Sr., Jas B Kerr.
Alex Mcintosh. K A McRae, Wm Russell, D T Smith R G Wright. Geo J
Mason. 343— John J Hall, John Lawrence. 345— John Richardson. 346— Jos
Atkins, Gil Sharland, Jas Shaw 352— Thos McN Ward. 357— Geo Allison.
361— Geo A Back, H H A B Calvert, Geo A Griffin, Geo A Gibson, Arch Turner,
Wm J Hyslop. 362— Jos A Sharp, A M K Dick. 369— Ed Barrow, J R Berry.
370-John E Brown, Jos P Shermin, G Austin. Johm Puttinham. 372— John J
Lewis. 373— R A Johnston, E P Robins. Jas Nichols. 376— R Scarlett, A Mc-
Lennan, Thos Goldie, Wm Mayhew, Robt n Menzus. 377— Wm B Elliott.

ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, TORONTO, 5906. 381

Jas Dickey, Geo H Peart, Jas M Stewart Jas Tinney. 330 — S H Burns, Edward
Taylor, L A Schooley. 3s2— ;has G Gibson. 383— A E Nelson, E S Logie,
Andrew Browa. 391— John Stalker, J C Smith, Delaskie Marr. 396 — N
Sproule, S Rodgers, C F Campbell. 398— J W Wood. John Ray, A Sawers, Jos
V Staples, W H Decator. 403— Geo W Benson, 8 T Copus, J P Hall, Thos
Higgins, Geo W Price. 405— Geo Hamblin, R G Plan. J S Hogarth, H J
Bolitho, J R McCombie. 406— F 8andford, D Smith. 408— Augustus Veale.
410— Robt J Palmer. 412— C A Brinkman. 415— Geo Cosgrove, J A Haskett, A
E Farncombe, S D Edgar 419— Thos Bubkpitt, Wm Weston, H Carruthers,
Harvey Neilson, Cuas Miners. 420— W H Howev, W R Boucher. J D Cockburn,
A J Tait, Wm Wilkinson, J Holdrith. 421— Wni A Linn, J A Trollope.

SUSPENSIONS, U. M. C, 1905-6.

No. 88-Robt Brebner. 120— Eeo E Taylor. 127— W A Black. 177— S B
Whitcomb. 193— Joen Dlsbrow. 221— David Matthesou. 260— John Read.
290— Frank T Thompson.

EXPULSIONS, 1905-5.
No. 127— W A BLick. 313— Lachlan T Locheed.

DEATHS, 1905-0.

No. 2 — Andre.v Putman, 2nd August, '05. 3— John Mudie, 27th September,
'05: C F Gildersleeve, 18th January, '06; Geo M Kinghorn, 25th January, '06;
R T Walkem, 23rd March, '06. 5- Launcelot de Carle, 26th July, '05; Hy
Bramley. 23rd October, 05; D Booth, 26th March, '06; W H Weir, 15th June,
'05; W Walls, 22tfd June, 06. 6— J F McClure, 30th June, '05 ; Jas Adam, 2nd
November, '05; S G Moore, 1st Februorv. '06; F W Fearman, 1st March, '06 ;
H C Birge, 19th March, 1906; D McMillan, 21st March, 1906. 7— William
Davidson, 8tli March, 1906; S M Culp, January, 1906. 9— H L Cook,
15th December, 1905. 10 -John M Selley. 13th May, 1906; Thomas W
Butler, 17th March, 1906. 11— John York, 28th July, 1905. 14— H H
Roborts, 30th June, '05. 15— John M Wallace, 21st July, '05. 16— Thomas
Ridout, 3rd July, '05; Wm G Phillops, 20th October, '05; EH Smith, 1st Octo-
ber, '05; J H McFaul, 23rd December, '05. 18— Wm M Burlingham, 1st July,
'05; W T Shaw. 8th May, '06. 20— W J Barnes, 10th October, '05; C McRae,
28th October, '05; John S nith, 19th May, '06; W H Granflll, 12th June, '06.
22— Pat Langton ; Frank Maile, 1st De ember, '05; Geo R Bell, 28th January,
'06. 2:3— Robt E Law, 14th May, '06. 24— Geo Peck, 13th August, '05; Jas
Mumby, 28th December, 05; Jas W Crate, 22nd April, '06. 25— R W Barker,
6th August, '05; Villiers Sankey, 10th July, '05; A J Robertson, 14th April, '06.
26— J C Dickinson, 2nd March, '06, 27— S Atkin, 28th October '05 ; John
Campbell, 31st October, '05; L Edworthy, 31st October, '05; Robt George, 2nd
October, '05; H J Long, 19th October, '06; W G Stark, 12th December. '05 ;
Andrew Cowan, 10th May, '06; Geo E Hamilton, 25th February, '06 ; A Hulec,
5th April, '06 Aaron Ca<r, 2nd April, '06 ; Thos Irwin, 24th June '06. 29— J P
Keeler, 6th November, '05. 31— Wm Wright, 15th July, '05 ; Jas Gilfillan, 13th
November, '05. 32— A A Robbins, 12th May, '06. 33 Geo Ford, 27th Septem-
ber,'05; Wm Green. 3rd January '06; J R Craigie, 25th Febrnary, '06. 34—
Geo Gott, 28th August, '05. 37— Colville Walker, 20th March, '06; Jas Mc-
Intyre, 30th March, '06. 40— John Stewart, 20th March, '06. 42— F J Hood, 6th
November, '05 Geo Sheeks, 12th Ju'y, '05 ; Chas A Cole, 13th November, '05 ;
Jas Carines. 8th June. '06. 45— J J Fyle, 28th March, '06. 47— M G Medcalf.
16th December, '05; Jas. Dyer, 30th June, '05; John Bowden, 9th July, '05;
A W Joyce, 22ud February, 06 ; Rich Lambert, 14th April, '0«. 48— Peter Van-
kleek, 9th October. '05; J B Church, 1st May, '06 50-Robt S Jones, 27th
March, '05. 52— Jas G Spencer, 20th January, 06. 53 — Chas Scrim, 6th Novem-
ber, '05. 61— J G Laven, 22nd July, '05 ; G H Harvey, 2nd December, '05 ; Thos
Tribute, 1st April, '06; FA Crowther, 25th June, '06. 62— Norris Humphrey,
17th April, '06. 63— Jas Winthrope, 8th September, '05; A Nichol, 10th Novem-
ber, '05; Jas Miller, 12th April, '06. 64- John Oveiell, 23rd September, '05; A
M Sutherland, 23rd March, 06 A W Burwell, 10th January, '05; C A Sippi,
16th May, '06 ; J R MinhinRick, 14th February, '06. 65— Geo C Patterson, 2nd
JuK, '05; Edw Pridam, 7th Januarv, '06 : Jos B Johnston, 31st January '06.
68— Arthur Curtis, 24th March, '06. 73— Ed W Harding, 27th October, '05. 74—
Elgin Row, 7th January, '06. 75— Samuel Atkin, 18th September, '05. 76— W J
Pennell, 17th November, 05; W S Wilkinson, 15th March, '06. 77— John W
Bradshaw, 14th May, 06; Go Lyte, 9th June, '06. 79— Benj Barnard, 16th
April, 06. J M Campbell, 26th May, '05; Geo C Graham, 29th May, '05. 84—
Arthur Couch, 22nd December, '05. 86— Geo C Patterson, 2nd July, '05; JG
Gibson, 9th December, '05; S Meadows, 19th February, '06; CF Yorke, 6th

382 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.

April, 1906; William Hankamer, 18th April, 1906; R H C Crean, 20th
June, 1906. 88— Peter Gillies, 31st May. 1906. 90— Hiraio Davis, 8th March,
1906. 91— Harvey Fowler, 4th December, J 905. 91— William McNamee,
22nd August, 1905; William Parsons, 2uth November, 1905. 93 -Thomas
Jennings, 22nd Novembe ,1905; Jobn Sellery, 19th March, 19 6. 96- John
Ormsgy, 13th April, 1906. 97— A T Doan, 20th January, 1906. 99— J H
Widdifield, 3rd June, '06. 100— John Bei tram, 5th Apri , 06; Wm Holloway,
8th April, '06. 103— John Doran, 2nd September, '05; K W Lawrie, 11th Jui e,
'06. "105— E Fisher, 26th July, '05. 109— Jas Cooke, 12th April, '06. 110— Peter
Irving, 22 November. '05. 113— W I Cunningham, 20th March. 06. 114— Thos
Spry, 12th October, '05; Geo Wilson, 5th Augusr, '05. 115 — Francis Newton,
30th March, '06. 119— W H Patterson, 20th Octocer. '05. 121— Milton Baker,
23rd January, '06; Thos Bamford, 4th February, 06; S K Ickes, 25th April, '06;
Jas W Digby, 29th May, '06. 122— Geo W McDonald, )6th November, '06; EG
Cooper, 19th February, '06. 123— Rodger D Conger. 3rd December, '05. 125— A
S Warwick, 28th April, 'U6. 126— Hy Bakes, 16th March, '06. 128— Neil McK
Campbell, 3rd February, '06; R M Murdoch, 24th May, '06. 129— Geo Rusfell,
5th May, '06. 131— Jas Trimble, 10th December, '05. 133— Geo S* in well, 26th
January, '06. 136— J D Forsyth, 10th January, '06. 137— A C Mclunis, 17th
December, 05. 139— L A Taylor, 24th December, 05. 140— L J Glover, 27th
August, '05; Wm B Purdy. 19th February, 06. 144— John C Hill, 13th Septem-
ber, '05; John T Perry, 15th Jun«, '06. 145— Geo Campbell, 29th October. '05.
146— Harvey Martin, 20th April, 06 ; R B Hope, 24th Mav. '06. 148 - Jos Tom-
linson, 10th June, '05. 149— Wm Caley, 19th September, '05; Ed Norquay, 20th
September, '06. 155— A C McCallum, 23rd September, '05; Jas Byrne, 20th
December, '05: Wm Thompson, 10th Januarv, 06. 158— Wm Radford, 20th Oc-
tober, '05 ; John Q Braund, 2nd June, '05. 159— F J Davidson, 25th July, '05;
John A Richardson, 30th March, '06. 161 — Geo Gerrow, 13th January, '06.
165— Sam el Thomas, 2nd November, 05. 168— I P Wilson, 30th November. '05 ;
W G Diffin, 4th February. 06. 169— Chas S Carter, 24th March, 06. 172— Chas
McKay, 3rd March, '05. 177— C S Taggart. 7th April, '06. 178— N Lorimer, 2nd
May, '06. 180 -A Summers, 20th March, '06; Thos Steel, 30th March, "06; S R
Hinckley, 8th June, 06. 190— John Boyd, 26th October, '05. 194— G S Crosbie,
17th August, '05. 197— Jas T Nichols, 26th Jaeuary, '06. 201— Wm Bullock, 3rd
September, 05; Robt Byers. 27th October, '05. 203— John Bowes. 9th August,
'05; Thos P Smith, 25th October. '05. 205— A Steckle, 19th January '06- WH
Kalbfleisb, llth October, '05 209a — Wm Hawthorne, 7th December, '05 ; Thos
Orr, 6th March '06; R J Blackwell, 19th March, '06; Jas W Martin, 7th April,
'06. 209— Wm C Caldwell, "th January, '05: Wm Gardner, 26th January. '06.
216 -John McLaren, 18th February. '06. 217— Geo M Kilty, 29th May,'06. 218—
C O Rockwood, 10th October, '05; Chas H Laister' 16th January, '06. 219— Geo
S Goodwillie, 26th September, '05; Samuel Beaumont, 21st March, '06. 220 —
D M Card, 8th Jul , '05. 221— Ben j H Lemon, 23th November, '05; David
Matthewson, 86th July, 1S05; William J Mitchell, 20th April, 1906. 222—
Albert Inkster, 7th December, 1905. 223— Thomas Howson, 16th March,
1906; George McMillan, 27th April, 1906. 225— A B Scott, 2nd September,
1905; CL Francis, 7th September, 1904; Thomas Fullarton, 10th January,
1906; Adam Hess, 24th January, 1906. 229— John C Brown, 28th Decem-
ber, 1905; Henry Burnett. 28th December, 1905 230— J McL Stevenson,
4th June, 1906. 233 -John Ironside, 21st January, 1904; Alex C Reid. 2-^th
May, '06. 238— William Arnold. 30th April, '06. 212— Josh Stewart, 20th De-
cember, '05; Jas Ferguson, 27te March, '06. 243— D Y Ross, 21st December, '05.
245— John Cudmore, 15th October, '05. 247— Victor Lee, 18th August. '05; W N
Crone, 27th December, '05; J R C FultoR, 16th February, 06. 233 Robt W
Barker, 12th August. '05; J B McKay, 4th May, '06: Jas Adams, 1st June, '06.
154— James Tatteraall. 27th March. 1906. 256— C F Forbes, 25th March,
1906. 257— William A Cr ss, 8th March, 1906. 259— R Johnson. 27th June,
1905 ; Milton Baker, 23rd Januarv. 1906. 260— George McKenzie, 22nd March,
1906. 263— Francis K nt, llth February, 1906; James Clark, 23rd Decem-
ber. 1905. 264— W A Bangs, 1st August, 1905; A A Henderson, 3rd May,
1906; R C Dowar, 26th May. 1906. 269 -John H Pritchard. 270— Williamm
H Warner, 18th August, 1905. 272— R G Templar, 9th Januarv, 1906. 274—
Robt Cummim.', 27th May, '0i. 276— Geo Col vin, 18th January, '06. 282— W L
Hagerty. 30th September, '05; D A McRae, llth February, '06. 285— H Mc
Wright. 9th March, '06 ; Jas Funstou, 1st April, '06. 286— W CorbouH, 25th
June, '05. 287 — Edwin Emmons, 10th December, '05 ; R J Craig. 2nd February,
'06. 289— Alex M Arthur, 14th May. '06 291— John Simon, 30th November, '05 ;
Thos Head. 1st April, '06. 296— E J Odium ; Henrv Ja vis, 22nd December, '05.
297— R H Winter, 26th November, '05; Duncan Mcintosh, 17th February, '06.
302— Thos Pinfold, 16th September, 05; John McPhail, 31st December. '05.
303 — John Wallace, 12th Februa- v, '06. 309— John Mitchell, llth September,
'05 ; Jesi-e Grummett, 20th May, '01. 312— A D Fulmer llth August, '05; F Mc-
Lennan, 7th March, '06. 314— Alex Hobson, 22nd December, '05 ; Freeborn
Kee, 5th June, '06. 320— Wm Kennedy. 10th December, '05. 324— F Fitzgerald,
30th June, '05 ; Hugh Shaw, 24th December, '05. 325— John Carveth, 19th June,

ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, TORONTO, 5906. 383

'06. 326— Geo U Patterson, 2nd July, '05; Jas Wilson, 30th Sep ember, '05.
321— Thos A Milligaa, 23th September, '05. 328— Hnnison Tnompson, 11th
August, 05. 330— Win Farmer, 20th March, '06 331— Jas Foster, 14th May, '06.
332— Kobt Yule, 2)rd June, '06. 333— Rich A Park. 336— W H Ell wood, 19th
April, '06. 3V7— C B eunett, 1th August, 05 ; John O Brien. 17th November,
'05; W H Bell, 1st July, '05 ; W J Abbey, 14th March, '06. 338— Peter Swa tz,
26th A ril, '06. 3(9— \V H Michand, 11th October, '05 ; Thos Boyes, 6th Novem-
ber, '05 ; Thos Wiggins, 17th June. 06. 343— Jas Crane. 26th March, '06 ; Hy F
Sharpe 5th April, 06; E A Dunkin 3Ut May, '16 ; A A McMichael. 1st June,
'06. 345— Francis Barrows. 24th December, '05. 347— Jas Dass, 2nd August, '05.
352— Arthur Clark 22ud April, '06. 354— John Houston, 24th July, '0 ». 3)8—
Jas Bradt, 22th Ja'iu.rv, 06. 359— Albert Wood, 27th September, '05. 361—
Arch Little, 13th August, '05; Jas D Stirton, 17th November, '05. 367— Jos W
Harper, 14th September, '05; Jos Wilson 30th September, '05; J J Thomson,
12th January, 06. 369— A Frank. in. 11th Sep. ember, '05. 370— W K Eeatiy, 8th
February, '05. 372— John McKenzie, 22nd December, '05; Fred Spain, 25th
December '05 ; AH McDonald, 22nd February, '06. 3.3— Isaac P Wilson, 30th
November, 05; W J McCopper, 1st April, 06. 378— Geo B Phillips, 2nd May,
'06. 38J— W W Fitzgerald, 21st June, '05; John Boyd, 26th September. '05;
H W Nigh, 5th February, '05. W S Clark, 22ud July, '05; EG arey, 22nd
December, '05; Ed Bates, 2nd February, 06; Fred Walter, 2nd March, '06.
383— J J Empey, 5th December, '05. 3s4— Geo L McBurney, 1.6th June, 05;
Samuel Levy. 39 —John Duck, 16th February. '05: Geo Middleditch, 29th
January '05; Ellertou Porter, 16th March '< 6. 398— John Brown. 4th Novem-
ber, '05. 393— Win Kvle, 7th April, '06. 394— Hy Herlick, 22ud December, '05.
396— Thos P Wil iams'on, 9:h May, '06. 400— Neil J Mclutyre, 29th November,
'05. 402— S G Brooker, 13th October, '05. 408— R H Gilbertson, June, '05.
409— H T Taplin, 28th March, 06. 410— Robt Craine, 26th July, 05; John
Mason. 18th September, '05; Wm Walker, 22nd February, '06. 412— Geo Bur-
den, 38th July, '05. 417 -Harry Burton, 1st Novembor, '05; Wm H Clark, 10th
July, '05. 420— S Huntington, 3rd August, '05. 425— J M Stover. 5th February,
'06. 426— John Colvin, 3l3t October, '05; W Hinde, 13th June, 06. 430— Geo L
Hutton, 14th January, 06. 435— Alex Anderson, 21st November, '05. 437—
Thos G Johnson, 4th Jul v. '05. 438— Geo C Patterson. 2nd Julv, '05; E Ran-
nerman, 6th October, '05 ; Thos S Muir, 28th October, '05; R Fair, 20th March,
'06; F M Herins, 23rd January, '06; Wm Walker. 22nd February, '06. 442— Jas
Duncan, 10th July, '05. 446— Jesse Eldridge, 29th Mav, '06. 448— Geo H Dean,
8th January, '05. 4.51— A H Clark, 16th January, '06. 454— R H Lemon, 6th
June, '03. 459— Robt Allan. 17th January. '06. 460— Wm Edgar, 19th April, '04.
462— Adolph Thompson. 472— S J Allen, 26th October, '05. 473— Frank Maile,
1st December, '05; J J Thompson, 12th January, '06. 474— Wm Hinde, 14th
■June, 06.

RESTORATIONS, 1905-6.

No. 2— John Rosseau. 6— Francis Osborn. 11 — F G Lewis, Harris Conger,
D J Fairfield, D Thompson, W J Thomson, Walter S Kazier, Wm Schuster.
15 — Francis Connor, Wm R Rawlings. Chas W Stewart. 20 — Wm E Hi6cott
22— Geo Garner, Wm Worsfold. 23— Robt Black. 25— W R Watson. 26— C
D'Arcy O Brien. 28— Geo A McGrookin, O Bush. 31— F F McArthur. 32-J G
Cook. 37 — W Henderson, E D Lewis. 43— Geo Utting. Robt Kerr, Geo N
Crooker. 44— Geo W Countryman. 52 — W L Wagorier, Jos R Douglas. 55 —
Hugh S Ferguson. 5S— W ii Lawrie. 61— Chris S Griggs, E A Rosenstadt.
64— Geo W Humpide, Fred L Wood, J S Nesbitt. 68— Josh Gibson, Hy Gold-
ing 69— Geo H Wilson. 76 — Chas 8 Johnson, John W Pringle, A McKean.
77— W H Wa'sh, Dudcan Ray. 83— Dougald McLellan, Jas black. 84 — (.has
Overbury. 85— A H Wilson. M Hollalav. 85 A J Morrison, J R Carter, C H
R Riches, Jas McM Hunter. 88 — W P Hewston. 9.1 — Geo Lawrence. 93— A
Ma donald, X McKenzie, J C Mc enzie. H H Trelawny. 94— Wm Yelland.
97— John Warriner, Jos L McFarlsnd, W S Ramsay. 98— Thos Castor, Wm
HassarS Chris N'ble. 10S— Alex Howell. 104 -Wm Walker, Geo S Cavin.
107— Albert <cott, Wm Shore 114— John Trew, Thos Hewson. 115— J J Com-
fort. H J Bowley. 121— N C Webster. B C Wheeler. 123— Robt A Choquette.
125— Adam McKuv, John Urquhart, 135— Jos Moat. 136— Jas Hand. 142—
John A Carter. 143— E V Dodge. 144— Geo Weilanr>r. 145— Wm Parnell.
148— John Ogiivy, Geo E Kennedy. 156— R J Bulmer. 159— Geo Beaman, F W
•Johnston 161 — C S McKenzie. E Stone. 164 — Geo E Minnis. 181 — Andrew
Poustii. 184 — Geo A Sidaal, Hugh Morrison. 186 — Arthur McQ Johnston.
190— Edward Corpr on. 193— John R Smith. 194— F L Goring. John Holmes.
195— Peter J Watt. 196 -J I S Hurst. 201- Wm J Thacker. 209a— J W Mar-
tin. 209— las Stewart. 212— David Kennedy. 218— Fred Howell, F Rosbach,
Jas McA Currie, JAM Ferguson, M W Murdoff. 229 — Geo Thompson, W H
Moore. 221 — John Fiann, John L Harris, Brock F Morley. 223— Major Wool-
aridge John A Harper 228— Anson Storms. 229— 8 W Taylor. 231— TJSnr-
xman, W Bird. 232— N D Compbell. 243— John Mullen. "247— Aubrey Bo:.d.

384 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.

249— Hy B Smith. 256— J E Stubbs. W O Prrsser. 258— Hugh Walker. 260—
Jos K Kendall. 266— W J Levy. 267— John B Pike. 272— D C Shaver. 274—
Robt dimming, W K Fellows. 277— Louis P Bang. 279— C H Chisholm.
283— Alex R Walker. 290— Wm Manse. 300— John W Hobbs. 302— Philip
Wadsworth, Thos A Clark, W T Carter. 304— John W Slean. 306— Arch
Davidson, P Saunders. 309— Wm Mannel. 314— Alex Hocson. 320— Alf
Innmann. 322— vVm McClelland. 326— H C E Coates. 328— Chas Foster.
330— C A Dockham, Chas Blyth. 336— Robt M Logan. 337— Oscar E Anderson.
339— Alex Armstrong, W H Michand, E J Edwards, A D Fisher. 341— Alex
McDonald, Alex Struthers. 345 — Jos O'Brien, Norman Grovep. . 346 — John
McKibbon, Jos O Patterson. Robt Muirhead. 360— A W Campbell. 362— Jas
A Neelands. 364— Geo Trayte. 367— Jas Hudson, Wm J Damp, Luther Ped-
lar. Wm Syms. 368— Thos Bradv. 369— W C Wilcox, E L Mack. 380— Hy
Dullhenty. 382— A E Cutbush, W W Turnbul). 394— W F Kennedy, C H
Cawtbrope. 397— Wm McRae. 398 Jos G Eyers, J R Graham. 399— Isaac
Middleton, W H Gsser, D Collins. 405— R G Plow, Jas ThouiFon, 406— Donald
Smith. 409— Ingersoll T Torrv. 410— W F Lancaster, M R Chissold. 412—
Wm J Smith, John L Baxter. 414— Dugald McMurphy, Josh H Benson. 415—
R J Robertson. 420— Wm Wilkinson, F H Thomson. 421— W A Linn. 422—
Francis H Pope. 421— Wm A Remmer. 426— R G Andrews. 427— Jas Purvis.
431— Wm H Young. 435— Walter F Beams. 451— Geo Dettman.

Zn Vftemotiam

Most Worshipful Brother

RICHARD T. WALKEM

Past Grand Master, a member of Ancient St. John's Lodge,
No. 3, Kingston.

DM 23rd March, 1906.

Right Worshipful Brother

JOHN BOYD

Past District Deputy Grand Master of London District,

No. 3, a member of Belmont Lodge, No. 190,

Belmont.

Died 1906.

Right Worshipful Brother

R. W. BARKER

Past Grand Senior Warden, a member of Ionic Lodge,
No. 25, Toronto.

Died 6th August, 1905-

3n 2Tt<>mortam

Right Worshipful Brother

GEORGE GOTT

Past District Deputy Grand Master of Erie District, No. 1,
a member of Thistle Lodge, No. 34, Amherstburg.

Died 38th August, 1905.

Right Worshipful Brother

T. F. SMITH

Past District Deputy Grand Master of Wellington District,
No. 7, a member of Irvine Lodge, No 203, Elora.

Died Slit October, 1905.

Right Worshipful Brother

I5AAC P. WILSON

Past District Deputy Grand Master of Niagara District,

No. 10, a member of Merritt Lodge, No. 168,

Welland.

Died 30th November, 1905.

Zn 2TUmoriam

Right Worshipful Brother

J. J. TH0MP50N

Past District Deputy Grand Master of Toronto East Dis-
trict, No. 11a, a member of St. Georges Lodge,
No. 367, Toronto.

Died 12th January, 1906.

Right Worshipful Brother

john McLaren

Past District Deputy Grand Master of Wellington District,

No. 7, a member of Harris Lodge, No. 216,

Orangeville.

l>ieci 18th February, 1906.

Right Worshipful Brother

FREDERICK WALTER

Past District Deputy Grand Master of Hamilton District,

No. 8, a member of Doric Lodge, No. 382,

Hamilton.

Died 2nd March, 1906.

In JVlemoriam

Right Worshipful Brother

C. R FORBES

Past District Deputy Grand Master of Old St. Lawrence

District, a member of Farran's Point Lodge, No.

256, Aultsville.

Died S5tb March, 1906.

Right Worshipful Brother

J. H. WIDDIFIELD

Past District Deputy Grand Master of Toronto East Dis-
trict, No. 11a, a member of Tuscan Lodge,
No. 99, Newmarket.

Died 5th June, 1906.

Right Worshipful Brother

DUNCAN A. MACDONELL

Past District Deputy Grand Master of Old St. Lawrence

District, a member of Friendly Brothers Lodge,

No. 143, Iroquois.

Died 1906.

In )Memoriam

Very Worshipful Brother

JAMES WILSON

Past Grand Senior Deacon, a member of Zetland Lodge.
No. 326, Toronto.

Died 30th September, 1905.

Very Worshipful Brother

E. W. HARDING

Past Grand Senior Deacon, a member of St. James' Lodge,
No. 73, St. Marys.

Died 27th October, 1905.

Very Worshipful Brother

W. SPENCE

A member of Fidelity Lodge, No. 428, Port Perry,
Died 1906.

In JMemoriam

Very Worshipful Brother

WM. WALKER

Past Grand Standard Bearer, a member of Harmony Lodge,
No. 438, Toronto.

Died 32nd February, 1906.

Very Worshipful Brother

H. McCULLA WRIGHT

Past Grand Director of Ceremonies, a member of Seven
Star Lodge, No. 285, Alliston.

Died 9th March, 1906.

Very Worshipful Brother

A. A. HENDERSON

Past Grand Registrar, a member of Chaudiere Lodge,
No. 264, Ottawa.

Died 3rd Mar, 1906.

In JMemortam

Very Worshipful Brother

CHAS. A. SIPPI

Past Grand Organist, a member of Kilwinning Lodge,
No. 69, London.

Died 16tb May, 1906.

Very Worshipful Brother

JAMES ADAMS

A member of Minden Lodge, No. 263, Kingston.
Died 1st June, 1906.

Very Worshipful Brother

RICHARD JOHNSTONE

Past Grand Steward, a member of Blair Lodge, No. 314,
Palmerston.

Died 2nd June, 1906-

Very Worshipful Brother

J. McL. STEVENSON

Past Grand Junior Deacon, a member of Kerr Lodge,
No. 230, Barrie.

Died 4th June, 1906.

392 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.

LIST OF GRAND OFFICERS FOR 1906-1907.

THE GBAND MASTER.

M. W. Bro. James H. Burritt.K. C Pembroke

THE DEPUTY GRAND MASTER.

R. W. Bro. Augustus T. Freed Hamilton

THE DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS.

R. W. Bro. R. N. Fraser Thamesville Erie District No. 1

Stewart McWhorter Petrolia St. Clair " 3

Jt. F. O'Neil Thamesford London " 3

8. G. Holley New Hamburg South Huron " 4

S. J. Cameron Wiarcon North Huron " 5

J. W. Dutton Woodstock Wilson " 6

John Jardine Hespeler Wellington " 7

Lymau Lee Hamilton Hamilton *• 8

W.H.Wright Owen Sound Georgian " 9

B. J. Leubsdorf St. Catharines Niagara " 10

A.J.Audersou TorontoJunct Toronto West " 11

D. A. Radcliffe Aurora Toronto East " 11a

H. G. Hutcheson Port Perry Ontario " 1Q

F. L. Webb Colborne Prince Edward " 13

Wni. Jackson Kingston Frontenac " 14

Geo. T. Martin Smith's Falls St. Lawrence " 15

Win. Northwood Ottawa Ottawa " 16

C.J.Hollands Fort Frances Algoma " 17

J. B. Way Bault Ste. Marie. ..Nipieaing " 18

James Whitten Braoebridge Muskoka " 19

E. R. Bounsall Bowmanville Otonabee " 20

S. S. Reveler Winchester Eastern " 21

THE GRAND WARDENS.

R. W. Bro. Henry A. Taylor, Grand Senior Warden Toronto

" A. K. Wanless, Grand Junior Warden „ Sarnia

THE GRAND CHAPLAIN.

R. W. Bro. Rt. Rev. D. Williams, D.D , Lord Bishop of Huron London

THE GRAND TREASURER.

M. W. Bro. E. T. Malone, K.C Toronto

THE GRAND SECRETARY.

M W. Bro. Hugh Murray Hamilton

THE GRAND REGISTRAR.

R. W. Bro. W. D. Tye ; Goderich

APPOINTED OFFICERS.

V. W. Bro. James H. Leacb Pembroke Grand Senior Deacon

" Douglas Robertson Eglinton Grand Junior Deacon

" J. McP. Ross Toronto Grand Dir. of Ceremonies

" Geo. S. Mitten Sarnia Asst. Grand Secretary

" A. E. Jewett Chatham Asst Grand Dir. of Ceremonies

" Wm. J. Heaman Exeter Grand Sword Bearer

" J.J. Foster Listowel Grand Organist

" F. M. Bond Port Dover Asst. Grand Organist

" A. C. Rorabeck North Bay Grand Supt. of Works

" G.N. Kidd Carp Grand Pursuivant

GRAND STEWARDS.

V. W. Bro. H. L. Anderson, M.D.,

Niagara-on-the-Lake
" A. J. Johnson, Collingwood

" Daniel McDonald, Toronto

" E. Mosgrove Kirkfield

" A. B.Carscallen, Enterprise
" John F.Purvis Athens

V. W. Bro. Robt. Delahay Cobden

" Robt. McKonkey... Kearney
" Wm. A. Brown, M.D.,

Chesterville

" J. R. Fraser Lakefield

" Dugald Graham Lobo

" C. A. B. Brown Toronto

THE GRAND STANDARD BEARERS.

V. W. Bro. W. A. Clark Guelph | V. W. Bro. Samuel Flatt, Waterdown

THE GBAND TYLEB.

W. Bro. John Sweetman Ottawa

HISTORIAN OF THE GBAND LODGE.

M. W. Bro. J. Ross Robertion Toronto

ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, TORONTO, 5906. 393

BOARD OF GENERAL PURPOSES, 1905-1906.

PRESIDENT.

R. W. Bro. Augustus T. Freed, Deputy Grand Master Hamilton

VICE-PRESIDENT.

R. W. Bro. Daniel Fraser Macwatt Sarnia

BY VIRTUE OF OFFICE.

M. W. Bro. James H. Burritt, K.C., Grand Master Pembroke

" " A. A. Stevenson, Past Grand Master Montreal

" " Hon. J. K. Kerr, K. C, " " Toronto

" " Hugh Murray, " " Hamilton

" " Henry Robertson, K. C, " " Collingwood

" " J. Ross Robertson, " " Toronto

" " Hon J. M. Gibson, K. C, " " Hamilton

" " W. R. White, K. C, " " Pembroke

" " Hon. Wm. Gibson, " Beamsville

" " E. T. Malone, K. C., *' " Toronto

" " J. E. Harding, K. C, " Liadsay

" " Benjamin Allen, " " Toronto

Wm. A. Sutherland, Hou. Past Grand Master, Rochester, New York

R. W. Bro. Augustus T. Freed, Deputv Grand Master Hamilton

" " Henry A. Taylor, Grand Senior Warden Toronto

" " A. K. Wanless, Grand Junior Warden Sarnia

DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS.

R. W. Bro. R. N. Fraser Thamesville

" " Stewart McWhorter ....Petrolia

" ' R.F. O'Neil Thamesford

" " S. G. Holley New Hamburg

" " S. J. Cameron Wiarton

" " J. W. Duttou Woodstock

" ■" John Jardine Hespeler

" " Lyman Lee Hamilton

' " H.G.Wright Owen Sound

" " B.J. Leubsdorf St. Catharines

" " D. A. Radcliffe Aurora

" " A. J. Anderson Toronto Junction

" " H. G. Hutcheson Port Perry

'• " F.L.Webb Colborne

" " Wm. Jackson Kingston

" " Geo. T Martin Smith's Falls

" " Wm. Northwood Ottawa

" " C.J.Hollands Fort Frances

" " J. B. Way Sault Ste. Marie

" " James Whitten Bracebridge

" " E. R. Bouusall Bowmanville

" " S. S. Reveler Winchester

ELECTED BY GRAND LODGE.

R. W. Bro. A.F.Webster Toronto

" " J.C.Morgan Deseronto

" " R. L. Guun Hamilton

" " G. S. May Ottawa

" " J. A. Macfadden... Toronto

K. W. Bro. A. Shaw Kingston

" " D.F. Macwatt Sarnia

'• " F. J. Skinner. ..Gananoque

" " A.J.Young North Bay

" " S. A. Luke Ottawa

APPOINTED BY THE GRAND MASTER.

R. W. Bro. Aubrev White Toronto

" " Wm. Roaf, K.C Toronto

" " Allan McLean ... Kingston

" " L. Secord Brantford

" " D. B.Simpson. Bowm'nv'le

R. W. Bro. W. Geo. Eakina ...Toronto

" " Wm. Rea Ottawa

" " J. S. Dewar Tbessalon

" " W.D.McPher&on. Toronto
" " J. C. Hegler Ingersoll

394 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.

SUB COMMITTEES

AUDIT AND FUJAKCE.

R. W. Bros. G. S. May (Chairman), Allan McLean, D. A. Badcliffe, F. J.
Skinner, A. J. Anderson, J. B. Way, P. L. Webb, A. J. Young.

BENEVOLENCE.

R. W. Bros. R. L. Gunn (Chairman), M. W. Bro. J. E. Harding, R. W. Bros.
William Rea, J. A. Macfadden, R. N. Fraser, W. H. Wright, William Jackson,
S. S. Reveler.

CONDITION OF MASONET.

R. W. Bros. Aubrey White(Chairman), Wm. Roaf, W. Geo. Eakins, J. W. Dut-
ton, S.J.Cameron, C.J.Hollands, H.A.Taylor, A. Wanless, R. F. O Neil.
G. T. Martin.

GBIEVANCES AND APPEALS.

R. W. Bro. D. B. Simpson, (Chairman), M. W. Bros. Henry Robertson,
Benj. Allen, R. W. Bros. Lyman Lee, W. D. McPherson, John Jardine.

WARRANTS.

R. W. Bros. D. F. Macwatt, K.C. (Chairman), L. Secord, S. A.Luke, S. G.
Holley, A. F. Webster, A. Shaw.

CONSTITUTION, LAWS AND JURISPRUDENCE.

M. W. Bros. W. R. White, (Chairman), A. A. Stevenson, Hon. J. K. Kerr, J.
Ross Robertson, Hon. J. M. Gibson, Hon. Wm. Gibson, E. T. Malone, W. A.
Sutherland, R. W. Bros. J. C. Hegler, S. McWhorter, B. J. Leubsdorf.

PRINTING AND 8UPPLIES.

R, W. Bros. J. S. Dewar (Chairman), M. W. Bro. Hugh Murray. R. W. Bros.
William Northwood, James Whitten.

FRATERNAL DEAD.

R. W. Bro. J. C. Morgan (Chairman), H. G. Hutchison, E. R. Bounsall.

FOREIGN CORRESPONDENCE.

M. W. Bro. Henry Robertson, (Chairman).

ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, TORONTO, 5906. 395

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APPENDIX TO PROCEEDINGS OF 1906

REPORT ON CORRESPONDENCE

Henry Robertson, Chairman.

To the Most Worshipful the Grand Master and the Grand
Lodge of Canada \

Your Committee on Correspondence beg leave to pre-
sent their Annual Report.

They have carefully examined all the Proceedings of
other Grand Lodges which have been received and have
made such extracts therefrom as, in the judgment of your
Committee, contain the most interesting and instructive
matters arising in the different jurisdictions.

The Grand Lodges are taken in alphabetical order, and
a list of those reviewed will be found at the close of the
report.

ALABAMA.

85th Communication, Montgomery, December 5, 1905.

Henry H. Matthews, G. M.

Eleven new lodges were opened, one reorganized and
two consolidated.

The apolications for recognition from Queensland and
Valle de Mexico were deferred and those of Cosmos
(Mexico) and Brazil were declined.

A committee was appointed to further the establish-
ment of a Masonic Home.

The following was adopted :

Be it resolved. That this Grand Lodge insist that the Subor-
dinate Lodges be careful to apply wholesome discipline as to
the use of intoxicating liquors, and thus discourage all drun-
kenness.

Bro. William Y. Titcomb reports on Correspondence
and reviews Canada for 10,04.

Lodges, 431 ; members, 16,667; increase, 1,274.
Henry H. Matthews (Montgomery), G. M.
George A. Btauchamp (Montgomery), G. S.

ii GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.

ALBERTA.

We cordially welcome this the latest addition to the
family of Grand Lodges.

The Grand Lodge of Alberta was organized at Calgarv
on the 12th dav of October, 1905, by all the lodges in the
Province, and with the consent of the Grand Lodge of
Manitoba, from which all the lodges derived their char-
ters.

There are 18 lodges with a membership of about 1.200.

George Macdonald (Calgary), G. M.

J. J. Dunlop (Edmonton), G. S.

ARIZONA.

24th Communication, Flagstaff. November 14. 1905.

Edwin S. Miller. D. G. M.. presiding, in the absence,
through illness, of the Grand Master, Bro. George Shand.

The proceedings were brief and call for no special com-
ment.

A new regulation was passed allowing life membership
under certain restrictions. If the dues are $12.00 the
payment must not be less than $150.00, and in the same
proportion where the dues are greater or less. The whole
payment must be invested and only the income used.

Lodges, 19; members, 1292; increase. 101.

Edwin S. Miller (Flagstaff), G. M.

George J. Roskruge (Tucson), G. S.

BRITISH COLUMBIA.

34th Communication. New Westminster, June 22. 1905.

William J. Bowser, G. M.

The Grand Master reports the Craft in a splendid con-
dition. Xew lodges were opened at Atlin, Enderby and
Kelowna. Bro. Bowser visited all the lodges except
Cariboo, Xo. 4, at Barkerville. and in order to visit that
lodge he would have to travel 4,400 miles, so he might
well be excused. This record is probably unequalled, and
Bro. Bowser deserves great credit for his energy and zeal.

The business transacted was chiefly local in interest.

Our Pacific province is to be congratulated in the pos-
session of a foreign correspondent of undoubted abilitv,
whose reports are rapidly increasing the reputation of his
Grand Lodge. Bro. \V. A. DeWolf Smith is also the
Grand Lodge Historian and Librarian. We quote as
follows :

FOREIGN CORRESPONDENCE. iii

There is no evidence anywhere to show that at the time of
the formation of the Grand Lodge of England in 1717 there
was any Masonry anywhere outside of the British Isles, which
either then, or shortly afterwards, joined in the establishment
of the Grand Lodge system. When established in France
Masonry soon adopted the Grand Lodge system, although
shortly after its introduction there the " dissent " from the
original plan occurred by the formation of new degrees known
as Scots Degrees, which developed into the Rite of Perfection
and finally into the Scottish Rite. We do not understand
that Bro. Robbins ever denied the right of a sufficient number
of Masonic Lodges in Costa Rica or elsewhere— to form a
Grand Lodge when they thought best. His contention is, as
we understand him, that persons receiving the first three de-
grees in Lodges of the Scottish Rite are not Masons at all,
and that, in consequence, their Lodges and Grand Lodges are
not entitled to the recognition of those descended from the
original stock. * * * We believe Bro. McDonald is right
in saying that there is no York Rite, but not for the reason he
gives. Dunkerly and Dermott could hardly have " dismem-
bered the Rite in 1730, when the Grand Lodge of York was
working actively until at least the year 1734, and probably for
some years later, when it became dormant for some years and
was revived in 1761, continuing in existence until nearly the
close of the 18th century. There is no York Rite in this
country, because all the Lodges warranted by the Grand
Lodge of All England, at York, died before the death of their
parent Grand Lodge.

'Lodges, 3Q ; members, 2,859 ! increase, 260.
Thomas J. Armstrong (New Westminster). G. M.
Robert E. Brett (Victoria), G. S.

CALIFORNIA.

56th Communication, San Francisco, October 10. 1905.
George W. Hunter. G. M.

The Grand Master reports eight new lodges. He also
says :

This has been a year of material growth ; cornerstones
have been laid, several temples are now in course of con-
struction, some have been dedicated and others are being
planned. Generally speaking, the financial condition of the
Lodges is all that could be desired.

On church going parades Bro. Hunter takes the correct
stand :

While Masonry is not a religious institution and should not
mix up with religious matters, or favor any creed or sect, yet
if the members of a Lodge or any considerable number of
them, see fit to assemble in the hall, and walk together to
church, and attend service there in a body on Easter Sunday.
I do not see that any harm to Masonry can come from it. and

iv GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.

know of nothing to prevent it. No dispensation could be
granted to wear regalia on such an occasion.

Most of the important matters brought up were refer-
red to the Committee on Jurisprudence, and their reports
are more than usually valuable and instructive. We
quote the following-:

Your committee has had under consideration the report of
the Grand Master as to his correspondence with the Master
of our " Hawaiian " Lodge, No. 21, of Honolulu, Territory of
Hawaii, relative to the Masonic standing of " Maui " Lodge
at Wailuku, H. T., a subordinate lodge of the Grand Lodge of
Scotland. The question arose because of the desire of a
candidate who had been elected to receive the degrees in our
" Hawaiian " Lodge, and who had there received his First de-
gree, to have the other two degrees conferred by " Maui "
Lodge at the request of an Hawaiian lodge. This, of course,
could only be done in the event that " Maui " lodge was a
regularly constituted lodge, lawfully, existing in the Hawaiian
Islands.

The sovereignty of the Hawaiian Islands was transferred
to the United States of America on August 12th, 1898. and
they have ever since constituted territory of this country.
At the time of such transfer, no Masonic Grand Lodge ever
having been organized therein, there were in such territory
two subordinate lodges holding charters from our own Grand
Lodge : One, " Pacific." holding a charter from the Grand
Lodge of Scotland, and one " La Progress," holding a charter
from the Supreme Council of France. All of these lodges
continue to exist therein, holding their allegiance to their re-
spective Grand Lodges, and no Grand Lodge has ever been
organized therein.

On September 22nd, 1904, " Maui " Lodge was granted a
charter or dispensation by the Grand Lodge of Scotland, and
has continued to act thereunder. No question appears to be
made as to its legitimacy and regularity other than the
single one raised by the contention that by reason of the fact
that the Hawaiian Islands constitute American territory. r.o
foreign Grand Lodge, and by " foreign Grand Lodge " is meant
any Grand Lodge outside of the United States of America,
has now the right to charter any Lodge therein, that we must
regard the establishment of any new Lodge therein by any
foreign Grand Lodge as an invasion of the jurisdiction of
each of our American Grand Lodges, and, regarding the Lodge
so established as illegitimate, not allow any Masonic inter-
course on the part of the members of our Lodges with those
of the Lodge so established.

It will readily be seen that the question thus presented is a
most important one. but fortunately, in view of the interests
involved, it is not, in our judgment, difficult to determine.

The Hawaiian Islands have always, by reason of the fact
that no Grand Lodge was ever organized therein, constituted.
Masonically. open territory. By open territory we mean ter-
ritory not within the exclusive territorial jurisdiction of any

FOREIGN CORRESPONDENCE. v

existing Grand Lodge, and therefore territory within which
any Grand Lodge may charter subordinate lodges.

It is elementary Masonic law that a Grand Lodge has not
only an exclusive territorial jurisdiction over the State or
country within which it may exist, but also jurisdiction to
constitute and maintain Lodges in any State or country not
included in the territory of any other Grand Lodge.

We ourselves recognized and enforced this right more than
fifty years ago by chartering " Hawaiian " Lodge, No. 21, in
the Hawaiian Islands, then foreign territory, and more re-
cently, but prior to the acquisition of that territory by the
United States, by chartering " Kilauea " Lodge, No. 330. in
the same territory, and have maintained said Lodges ever
since they were so chartered.

Our Constitution to-day provides that the executive powers
of this Grand Lodge include the granting of dispensations and
charters to establish and perpetuate Lodges within this State
" and in other territory where no Grand Lodge exists." (Sec.
3, Art. Ill, Part I.)

In so providing, we but assert a right always recognized to
exist in any Grand Lodge. It is only when a Grand Lodge at-
tempts to establish a Lodge within the territorial jurisdiction
of another Grand Lodge, that the establishment of such
Lodge constitutes an invasion of the jurisdiction of any Grand
Lodge.

It is not claimed that the Hawaiian Islands were not open
Masonic territory up to the time of the transfer thereof to the
United States of America. The only question then is as to
whether that transfer brought them within the territorial
jurisdiction of any Grand Lodge. It is plain that it did not.
We have no Grand Lodge of the United States of America —
no body exercising Masonic control over all territory of the
United States. Each State and each Territory, with the ex-
ception of one or two, has its own Grand Lodge, exercising
supreme control and having exclusive territorial jurisdiction
within the limits of said State or Territory. The Hawaiian
Islands are not within the territorial jurisdiction of any Grand
Lodge of any of our States or Territories, and no such Grand
Lodge claims exclusive territorial jurisdiction over them.
How, then, can it be contended that the establishment of a
Lodge therein by any foreign Grand Lodge is an invasion of
the jurisdiction of any American Grand Lodge.

It is suggested that such an act would be an invasion of the
jurisdiction of each of the American Grand Lodges, which
alone should have power to charter Lodges on American soil.
We have not been able to ascertain that such a doctrine has
ever been asserted by any American Grand Lodge, and so long
as we maintain our system of separate and independent State
and Territorial Grand Lodges, such a doctrine would not ap-
pear to be in consonance with well established Masonic prin-
ciples. Our American Grand Lodges have no collective terri-
torial jurisdiction.

The regulation adopted by the Grand Lodge in 1851, refer-
red to by the Grand Master, had reference solely to an inva-
sion of the territorial jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of New

vi GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.

York by the Grand Lodge of Hamburg, by the establishment
of a Lodge within the State of New York, and cannot be pro-
perly construed as having reference to any territory not with-
in the territorial jurisdiction of some Grand Lodge. The
somewhat broad language there used was modified in May.
1854 (Vol. I. Proc. p. 318). by a resolution stating the doctrine
as follows, viz.: " It is the sense of this Grand Lodge that all
persons claiming to hold Masonic Lodges in the United States
or its Territories, within the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge
of any State or Territory, without authority from such Grand
Lodge, are illegal and clandestine."

According to our decision, what is known as the American
doctrine goes no further than this, viz.. Only one Grand Lodge
shall be established in any State or Territory. Whenever
one is established it has the absolute control and government
of all Masons and of all Lodges of the first three degrees, and
no other Grand Lodge or Grand Body can in any way inter-
fere with its jurisdiction by establishing new Lodges therein.
or even by maintaining those already established. The terri-
tory is absolutely, exclusively and perpetually the territory
of the Grand Lodge established over it. From the moment
of the organization of the new Grand Lodge its jurisdiction
becomes absolute over the entire territory- and all Lodges
and all Masons there must acknowledge it and yield obedience
to it. and their allegiance elsewhere ceases. (Vol. X. Proc.
pp. 547, 553. 579. Vol. XII. Proc. p. 112.)

This is the American doctrine, declared by Mackay. and
many if not all of our Grand Lodges, and is the only American
doctrine, as we understand, and it has no application to the
case in hand, for the reason that no Grand Lodge has ever
been organized in Hawaiian Territory.

We are therefore of the opinion that the action of the Grand
Lodge of Scotland in chartering " Maui " Lodge in the
Hawaiian Islands cannot be regarded by us as such an inva-
sion of the jurisdiction of any American Grand Lodge as
would warrant us in holding the Lodge to be an illegal body.
If we are correct in this conclusion there would appear to be
no reason why said Lodge could not. under our Constitutional
provision, at the request of our Hawaiian Lodge, confer de-
grees for " Hawaiian " Lodge upon persons selected therein
to receive such degrees, provided that the work of said Lodge
in conferring the degrees is in all material respects the same
as ours.

We regret that this matter was not brought to our attention
in time to enable us to make a more careful presentation of
our view in regard thereto.

It is so important for the interests of Masonry in the
Hawaiian Islands that a speedy determination of the question
be had. that we have chosen to thus hastily express our con-
clusions rather than to let the matter lie over for another year.

We recommend that this report be adopted as embodying
the view of this Grand Lodge upon the subject under discus-
sion.

The petition of our " Hawaiian " Lodge. No. 21, to the effect
that our Grand Lodge use its utmost influence to the end that

FOREIGN CORRESPONDENCE. vii

no further Masonic Lodges be hereafter established in the
territory of Hawaii under authority of any foreign jurisdic-
tion, has received our consideration.

In view of what we have said in our report upon the general
subject, just adopted by the Grand Lodge, it is apparent that
there is no way in which we can properly act in the direction
desired.

The charter fee was remitted for a lodge of Veterans
at the National Military Home.

The resolution of 1904, abolishing the appointment of
Grand Representatives, was declared illegal, as being a
withdrawal of power from the Grand Master, which
could only be effected by an amendment to the Constitu-
tion properly adopted.

Life membership in lodges was authorized under par-
ticular restrictions, one of which is that where the dues
are $12 per year the life membership fee must not be less
than $200, and other cases in like proportion. The fees
must also be kept intact as a permanent Life Membership
Fund, invested in certain specified securities, and only the
income to be used by the lod^e.

Bro. William A. Davies furnishes an excellent review
of the proceedings of other grand bodies, Canada for 1904
being included.

Lodges, 299; members, 31 061 ; increase. 2,151.

Motley H. Flint (Los Angeles\ G. M.

George Johnson (San Francisco), G. S.

COLORADO.

45th Communication, Denver, September 19, 1905.

Benjamin L. James, G. M.

The Grand Master visited many of the lodges and
found them, in every instance, " imbued with an enthu-
siasm and a spirit that is bound to bring great results."

The Grand Lecturer reports the lodges as working with
great uniformity and conforming to the standard work
adopted by Grand Lodge.

A proposed amendment, making all Past Masters per-
manent members of Grand Lodge, was not adopted.

A proposal to inaugurate a Collegium of Grand Lectur-
ers, for the purpose of securing uniformity of work,
was endorsed and ordered to be sent to all Grand Lodges
in the United States. It provides that when five Grand
Lodges agree, the first meeting shall be held.

The Monitor, prepared and published by Bro. Ernest

viii GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.

LeNeve Foster, was adopted as the official Monitor of
the jurisdiction.

In his review of Arkansas Bro. Lawrence N. Greenleaf
has the following:

Liquor legislation has reached an extreme when a Mason
cannot cultivate a vineyard and sell the product thereof. One
of the very remedies advocated by those who have made a
careful study of the liquor evil, is a return to first principles
and the more general cultivation of the grape and the produc-
tion of pure wine, in the hope that it would in time supersede
the use of whiskey and the villainous decoctions and com-
pounds which craze the brain, incite to crime and fill the
prisons and asylums of our land. The cultivation of vine-
yards and the production of wine may be traced to remote an-
tiquity, and it has ever been deemed an honorable occupa-
tion. In our Masonic ceremonies we refer to " the wine of
refreshment," and attach to it a symbolic significance. It is
also one of the wages of a Fellowcraft. It is used in many
of the concordant orders and branches of Masonry in conse-
crations and sacraments. According to the interpretation of
the committee who disapproved the above decision, the
brother who plants a vineyard and sells its wine product for
any purpose is a violator of Masonic law. The prohibitive
pendulum has certainly swung to the extreme limit of its
arc. Temperance is one of the cardinal virtues of Masonry,
but it is not restrictive in its application to any one vice, be-
ing a due restraint upon all our passions, prejudices and appe-
tites.

In brief, " Temperance in all things," is what it inculcates
in its lessons and teachings.

Canada for 1904 has a good notice.
Lodges. 107; members, 10,997; increase. 432.
Charles F. Painter (Telluride), G. M.
Charles H. Jacobson (Denver), G. S.

CONNECTICUT.

118th Communication, Hartford, January 17, 1906.

Asa P. Fitch, G. M.

The year past has been an eventful one with nearly
every lodge, and prosperity, peace and harmony prevail
all over the State.

The Grand Master was greatly impressed with the
amount of good that is being accomplished at their Ma-
sonic Home at Wallingford.

There are no clandestine lodges in the State except
those composed of negroes.

The death is announced of Bro. Luke A. Lockwood. the

FOREIGN CORRESPONDENCE. ix

author of Lockwood's Masonic Law and Practice. He
was Grand Master in 1872.

The following resolutions were adopted :

Resolved, That there be required to be paid to the Grand
Lodge from each Lodge in the jurisdiction the sum of one
dollar for each member upon its roll of membership.

Resolved, That in estimating their membership all mem-
bers may be deducted who have been in good standing thirty
years.

Resolved. That twenty-five per cent, of the amount re-
ceived be appropriated for defraying the expenses of the
Grand Lodge and seventy-five per cent, be appropriated for
the purposes of the Masonic Charity Foundation of Con-
necticut.

Five custodians of the work were appointed. Their
decisions are to be final, subject to an appeal to Grand
Lodge. This Grand Lodge has always been opposed to
cipher ritual.

The Grand Secretary reports on Correspondence and
reviews Canada for 1905.

Lodges, no; members, 20,087; increase, 687.

Benjamin F. Turner (Middletown), G. M.

John H. Barlow (Hartford), G. S.

COSTA RICA.

At a quarterlv meeting held on August 26, 1904, the
Committee on Foreign Relations made the following re-
port, which was adopted:

1. The Republic of Guatemala is an independent political
territory hitherto unoccupied by a Grand Lodge.

2. The Grand Lodge appears to have been founded in ac-
cordance with Masonic precedent and by four Craft Lodges
derived from the Sup. Coun. of C. A.

3. The Grand Lodge of Guatemala recognizes the Ancient
Landmarks, and a study of its Constitution and Code, which
are identical with those of the Grand Lodge of Cuba, fails to
reveal anything inconsistent with the Ancient Landmarks.

Your committee therefore respectfully submits the follow-
ing resolutions :

(a) That the Grand Lodge of Costa Rica extend recognition
to the Grand Lodge of Guatemala as the sole independent and
sovereign ruler over Craft Masonry in that Republic.

(b) That official relations be established between these two
Grand Lodges.

(c) That the Grand Master be hereby authorized to effect
the corresponding exchange of Representatives.

A proposed new Constitution was read, accepted for
discussion and referred to the lodges.

X GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.

November 25, 1904. The new Constitution was
adopted.

The Annual Communication was held at San Jose,
January 27, 1905.

Gustavo Pradilla H., G. M.

The following extracts from the address of the Grand
Master will five a good idea of their doings :

Our relations with other Masonic powers have been main-
tained in a most friendly and satisfactory manner.

The Supreme Council of Central America, with which for
some time we have been unfortunately in strained relations,
has once more resumed official intercourse with us ; and I
trust that the lapse of time will but serve to further cement
our fraternal bonds ; no better proof of the good wishes and
cordiality of that body could have been shown than their
happy choice of our esteemed Bro. Tomas Povedano as their
representative at this Grand Dodge— a brother so distin-
guished for his tact and true Masonic spirit. * * *

The Grand Lodge of Costa Rica continues to add to the
number of recognitions received from other Masonic powers ;
during the year the Grand Lodges of Arizona, South Dakota,
New South Wales, New Zealand, Porto Rico, Quebec, South
Australia, Victoria, Idaho, Missouri and Ohio have established
official relations with us, thus bringing the total number of
recognitions to fifty-five. * * *

In the month of April I received a telegram from a Lodge
in Nicaragua that Bro. Policarpo Bonilla, ex-President of the
Republic of Honduras, was in durance vile and in danger of
a violent death, owing to his supposed complicity in a revo-
lutionary plot : the telegram closed by appealing to the Free-
masons of Costa Rica to do all in their power to avert such a
tragedy. Impelled, not only by the principles of our Order
but also by the common dictates of humanity and civilization,
I. as Grand Master, in conjunction with the M. W. S. of the
Rose Croix Chapter and the W. Masters of several of our
Lodges, addressed a cable to the President of Honduras re-
questing his good offices on behalf of our brother in distress ;
a courteous reply was the result stating that Dr. Bonilla
would have a legal trial and would be treated with impar-
itality and even with lenience : other measures were also
taken to attain the same end with satisfactory results. * * *

As I have already remarked, the state of the Costa Rican
Craft is sufficiently satisfactory ; interest in our Institution
is increasing, and I am inclined to think that it will not be
long before there will be a Lodge in the capital of each pro-
vince in the Republic ; indeed, this wave of enthusiasm indi-
cates a promising future.

Our Lodges have carried on their work in accordance with
the prescriptions of the Constitution and Code, and, although
I have visited the various temples several times, I refrain
from making what perhaps might be invidious criticism ;
however, it is necessary tD draw your attention to Union
Fraternal No. 2, Limon, as, should this Lodge again exhibit

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disorderly tendencies it is nay opinion that the charter should
be arrested.

A new lodge was formed at Puntarenas, working the
Spanish ritual of the Scottish Rite, the same as is worked
by four others of the lodges. Two lodges work the
English ritual of St. John of Scotland. One lodge, now
dormant, worked the German ritual of Schroder.

Lodges, 7; members, 203; increase, 14.

Tomas Povedano (San Jose), G. M.
Edmund A. Osborne (San Jose), G. S.

CUBA.

Annual Communication, Havana, March 26, 1905.

Jose F. Pellon, G. M.

These proceedings are in the Spanish language, but the
address of the Grand Master is repeated in English. We
quote as follows :

More than once, worshipful brethren, have I deemed it my
duty, in moments similar to the present, to emphasize certain
doctrinal points which, if an illusion to them in other coun-
tries would be superfluous — for there they constitute a verita-
ble axiom not open to discussion — here among us of the Latin
race, of but recently formed national life, it is necessary to
mention and bring to attention, not only the more forcibly to
impress upon you the true conception of the Masonic Frater-
nity as yet not sufficiently possessed by all our members, but,
and this is of still greater importance, in order that friendly
Grand Lodges, especially those of Anglo-Saxon countries,
where the Holy Ark of the Ancient Landmarks is most firmly
upheld and where the standard of Masonry has been raised
highest, may be persuaded and convinced that the Grand
Lodge of the Island of Cuba knows as well as they do how to
preserve intact those principles and inspires with like endea-
vor to keep high their standard, to the extent permitted in a
nation that as yet numbers less than two millions.

Happily, many Grand Lodges already recognize and em-
phatically declare that ours is free from the defects peculiar
to those of the Latin race, and but recently, in consequence
of the resolution passed in our last annual communication to
sever relations with the Grand Orient of France for failing to
sustain the above-mentioned fundamental principle of Ma-
sonry, have we had the satisfaction of reading words of ap-
preciation and respect in the Reports on Correspondence of
several Grand Lodges, words of unstinted praise for ours as
a true Masonic power, as one constituted like American Grand
Lodges, where the genuine principles of the fraternity are pro-
claimed and practiced and where there is no room for the
aberrations that unfortunately corrupt the true nature of
other Latin Lodges prone to assign to Masonry objects and
aims foreing thereto.

xii GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.

To the famous English admiral Nelson is attributed the
saying that to the sea you must speak in English, and this
may be applied mutatis mutandis to our Institution as an or-
ganism born in England and thence propagated, for as in civil
law the jurist in consulting original sources is led back to
Roman institutions, thus in Masonry, English founts of know-
ledge must be studied if one would gain a true and pure con-
ception of the Institution. Nor may some superficial critic
call us servile imitators. Is not such quest for information
directed by the very origin whence came the peculiar and dis-
tinctive character of the fraternity ? No sooner is this char-
acter changed when the Institution ceases to be Masonic,
when of Masonry there remains but the name.

Therefore, we Latin Masons, if we would preserve that
character, if we would have pure and genuine Masonry, must
never throw aside the English moulds, the moulds in which
were cast those beautiful Anglo-American organizations exist-
ing in every State of our sister republic, solely and exclusively
dedicated to the realization of the social aims of Masonry,
those Grand Lodges admirably administered and governed,
counting by thousands their subordinate Lodges, where the
direct object of the fraternity, individual improvement, is
foremost, where magnificent buildings, be they temples or
asylums, attest the existence of the true fraternity oblivious
of all political and religious agitation. * * *

In the course of the Masonic year, to-day ending, one Lodge
had planned a public procession, and its Master having con-
sulted privately my opinion on the subject. I advised against
the execution of the plan. True, in the United States, some-
times Lodges and often Knights Templar as also the Scottish
Riters and some other secret societies hold parades, generally
carried out with extraordinary splendor, and at first sight
nothing seems to forbid the holding of similar pageants in
Cuba. By examining more closely into the matter there are
in fact weighty opposing motives at least to him who now ad-
dresses you.

We all know the strong opposition, in Cuba altogether un-
called-for and unjust., which Masonry encounters on the part
of the Catholic clergy, whose religion is professed by the
majority of Cubas inhabitants. Every Mason is aware of the
fact, none the less real and evident though absurd, that the
Catholic clergy believe, or at least so allege, Masonry to be
the enemy of the church, an opinion this that is deeply
rooted in the minds of the misinformed, and one which only
in time and by dint of direct and continued propaganda, more
of a practical than of an ideal nature, can be dislodges from
those disturbed brains.

It is likewise notorious that as a rule not only among
Catholics but among Protestants and unbelievers it is a com-
mon error to consider Masonry a religion, while it is hardly
necessary to point out that in Cuba, save some insignificant
exception, processions have always been one form of Catholic
worship. Hence, the day a Lodge would have a public mani-
festation of this kind, many would believe to behold a reli-
gious procession intended against the Catholic church. In

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the United States nobody would for a moment harbor such a
thought, but in Cuba as she is to-day, few, very few would
understand that a Masonic parade is not a religious proces-
sion, not an anti-Catholic demonstration.

But there would be another danger greater than that of
ignorant persons forming a wrong conception of a Masonic
exhibition ; there would be danger of the introduction by
some of our legislators of a bill prohibiting processions alto-
gether and thus dealing a blow to personal liberty. My hear-
ers will remember that some months ago. first a Catholic pro-
cession and then a parade of the Odd Fellows in Havana gave
rise to the introduction of such a bill, and there was even a
newspaper, I believe a government organ of liberal tendency,
that opposed vehemently the practice of such processions,
considering them, as many did, of a Masonic or religious
character. Your Grand Master had to personally dissipate
that error on the part of the editor, telling him that Masons
for the present do not hold processions in Cuba.

Last, but not least, there is a danger of ridicule, greater
prehaps than that of absurd legislation. A Masonic exhibi-
tion in Cuba, at this time, would possess neither the serious-
ness nor the importance of the beautiful parades of our
American sister lodges, where thousands of brothers fall in
line, practiced in the march, of military bearing and impress-
ing the spectator as a trained body of martial spirit. There
is but a step from the sublime to the ridiculous.

If Cuba had thousands of such comfortably situated broth-
ers, if error and prejudice now prevalent here were to disap-
pear in true tolerance with our opinions, your Grand Master
would not oppose the holding of such public, semi-military
exhibitions, reserved for us, perhaps, in the near future, as
not unlikely the placing of corner stones in public buildings
may be reserved for us. an act which by custom and law in
the United States pertains to the prerogatives of the Grand
Lodges.

Lodges, 61 : members, 2,783; increase, 331.
Jose F. Pellon (Cienfuegos), G. M.
Aurelio Miranda (Havana), G. S.

DELAWARE.

100th Communication. Wilmington, October 4, 1905.

R. Henry Young, G. M.

Peace and harmony prevail. The Grand Master offi-
cially visited all the lodges and found them working well
and in good condition.

The Grand Charity Fund amounts to $1,810.06, and the
Grand Reserve Fund to $2,327.98. The only call on the
Charity Fund was for $50.

A Master's pedastal and sprig of acacia, used by Hiram
Lodge over 100 years ago, were presented to Grand

xiv GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.

Lodge. Another brother presented a keystone from the
quarry at Jerusalem.

Their centennial anniversary is to be celebrated on
June 7, 1906.

In the review of New Jersey, by Bro. H. L. Jackson,
we find the following:

This writer has always held and taught that Masonry was
anciently and originally an operative science, afterward be-
coming both Operative and Speculative, but as now practiced
it is altogether speculative in its character, being founded
upon certain facts and incidents connected with the building
of King Solomon's temple, and used allegorically to imprint
upon the mind and heart of man wise and serious truths.

The present status of Speculative Masonry and the success
of the Grand Lodge system is due mainly to the superior intel-
lectual attainments and almost inspired wisdom and energy
of three distinguished men of their day, the Rev. John Theo-
philus Desaguliers, L.L. D., F. R. S. ; the Rev. James Ander-
son, D. D., and the Hon. Anthony Sayre, the first Grand
Master.

To Dr. Desaguliers, more than any other man, are we in-
debted for the present existence of Free Masonry as a living
institution : for, when in the beginning of the eighteenth cen-
tury, Masonry had fallen into a state of decadence which
threatened its extinction, it was Desaguliers who, by his
energy and enthusiasm infused a spirit of zeal into his con-
temporaries which culminated in the revival of the year 1717;
and it was his learning and position, that gave a standing to
the institution which brought to its support noblemen and
men of influence, so that the insignificant assemblage of four
London Lodges at Apple Tree Tavern has expanded into a
fraternity which now overshadows the civilized world. And
the moving spirit of all this was the Rev. John Theophilus
Desaguliers. L.L.D., F. R. S. He was a clergyman of the
Church of England, educated at Christ Church, Oxford, and
admitted to clerical orders. In 1718 he received the degree
of L.L. D., and was admitted a F. R. S. He was made a
Mason in the Lodge of Antiquity, and became the leading spirit
in the inauguration of those measures which in 1717 lead to
the revival and transition of Masonry to a speculative and
symbolical institution. The earliest authorized lectures of
symbolic Masonry were those prepared and arranged by Dr.
Desaguliers and Dr. Anderson in 1720. The Rev. James An-
derson. D. D., a Presbyterian minister, was his colleague and
helper, writing out much of the material which Desaguliers
collected and suggested.

Extracts are given from our Proceedings of 1904.
Lodges, 22 ; members, 2,668 ; increase, 66.
Levin Irving Handy (Newark), G. M.
Benjamin F. Bartram (Wilmington), G. S.

FOREIGN CORRESPONDENCE. xv

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.

95th Communication, Washington, December 20, 1905.

Lurtin R. Ginn, G. M.

On the Past Master's degree, he has the following- :

Prior to 1856 the emergent Lodge of actual Past Masters
was held in the body of the Grand Lodge and was variously
called a " Pass Master Lodge," a " Past Master's Lodge,'' a
" Lodge on the Fourth Degree," etc. Masters-elect were
given the degree in the Grand Lodge, and then installed in a
body by the Grand Master. In 1856, however, the Grand
Master directed the Masters of Lodges to install their suc-
cessors in their respective Lodges, and such is the practice
to-day. but the power to convene an emergent Lodge of actual
Past Masters appears always to have been the exclusive pre-
rogative of the Grand Master.

The practice has been in recent years, I believe, for the
Grand Lecturer to confer this degree under the oral authority
granted him by the Grand Master to convene an emergent
Lodge of actual Past Masters for such purpose. It is con-
tended, however, in some quarters, that the Past Masters of
a Lodge have the right upon their own volition to assemble
as an emergent Lodge of Past Masters and confer so much of
the Past Master's degree upon their Master-elect as shall be
necessary to qualify him to be installed as Master.

In view of the history of the Past Master's Lodge in this
jurisdiction, the custom that has always obtained, and the
action of the Grand Lodge of 1848, I do not think that such
contention is well founded, but lest I may have construed the
matter wrongly I report my action to the Grand Lodge for
such action as it may deem proper.

A new lodge, to work in the daytime, received a
charter.

The grand visitations were continued to all the lodges.

The Grand Lodge of Guatemala was recognized.

In order to further the requirement of the production
of documentary evidence by a visitor, the following re-
port was adopted :

M. W. Sir : The special committee appointed by you to
take into consideration the suggestions of the Committee on
Correspondence regarding the furnishing of documentary evi-
dence of good standing to Master Masons of this jurisdiction,
and the best means of providing such evidence if the sugges-
tions are approved, beg leave to report that they have very
carefully considered the matter, and recommend the adoption
by this Grand Lodge of a card certificate of the following de-
scription :

Card about 2% by 4 inches, one side of the card to have
printed thereon the following :

xvi GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.

This is to certify that Bro. . who has signed his name

in the margin, is a Master Mason in good and regular stand-
ing, and a member of Lodge, No. — , F. A. A .M.

(Seal) Secretary.

, D. C, , 190 .

This card is void after . 190 .

Seal of Grand Lodge printed on reverse side with the fol-
lowing matter :

Grand Lodge, F. A. A. M.,

of the

District of Columbia.

This is to certify that the Lodge named hereon is a legally

constituted Lodge under the jurisdiction of this Grand Lodge.

Grand Secretary.

That this card be of the very best Bristol board, of a dis-
tinctive design, and light enough to receive a good impression
of the Lodge seal.

That the cards be issued by the Grand Secretary to the
Secretary of the Lodges in this jurisdiction, and by them is-
suer to the members in good standing.

It is proper to say that this card is about the same as those
adopted by the Grand Lodges of Massachusetts and New Jer-
sey, and we understand that other jurisdictions have cards of
the same purport.

In accordance with the oral request of the Grand Master,
the committee also considered the question of what docu-
mentary evidence should be required of visiting brethren from
other jurisdictions, and submit the following resolution, with
the recommendation that it be adopted :

Resolved, That hereafter no Lodge in this jurisdiction shall
receive a visitor from any Lodge outside of this jurisdiction,
unless a Master Mason, known as such in the Lodge, shall
have personally vouched for the visitor as a Master Mason,
and also vouched for his good standing, or unless the visitor,
after strict examination, shall have proven himself to be a
Master Mason.

Provided, that no such visitor shall be examined until he
furnishes to the Master of the Lodge, or to the committee of
examination appointed by him, some documentary evidence,
such as a diploma, certificate under seal of the Lodge, receipt
for dues under seal of the Lodge. Grand Secretary's certifi-
cate, or written endorsement by a Grand Master, showing that
he was in good standing within twelve months of the date on
which he presents himself for examination.

And provided further, that a brother hailing from a juris-
diction which has adopted a card, certificate, or other special
document, shall be required to produce such card, certificate.
or other special document before being examined.

And provided further, that the provisions of this resolution
shall not take effect until May 1. 1906. and in the meantime
the Grand Secretary shall notify every Grand Lodge with
wirich we are in fraternal relations, suggesting that they
notify their membership as far as possible.

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Their rule as to funerals is thus quoted :

Should the deceased brother be a member of any civic
society whose attendance at the funeral is desired by his
family, the Worshipful Master of the Lodge shall also consult
with the presiding officer of such society respecting the de-
tails of the ceremonies ; impressing upon him the fact that
when the Lodge has received the body it must necessarily
remain in the uninterrupted charge thereof until the conclu-
sion of its services. Should other services be performed,
the Lodge should remain until their conclusion. It is com-
petent for civic societies, or military, in attendance upon a
Masonic funeral, to be represented among the pall-bearers by
members who are also Masons, wearing, in addition to their
distinctive regalia or uniforms, the white lambskin apron of a
Mason.

It was decided that an emergent lodge for the purpose
of conferring the Past Master's degree could only be
formed by action of the Grand Lodge or by dispensation
of the Grand Master.

A committee was appointed to arrange for their centen-
nial.

Bro. George W. Baird reports on Correspondence in
his usual able manner. Canada for icp5 receives frater-
nal mention. In his review of Ohio we find the follow-
ing:

There is one little distinction between the report of Bro.
Goodale and our production. On pp. 90 and 91 (current Ohio
report), he says : "One of the reasons given by the Swiss
Grand Lodge for continuing friendly relations with the French
Masons is that all Masons in Europe are engaged in an ear-
nest warfare against religious and ofttimes social and politi-
cal prejudice, * * *" whereas we believe we have made it
clear in our report that Masonry in France is essentially on
the defensive. It has been persecuted by a sect (not religion),
and in the anti-Masonic congress, convened in Trent in 1896,
the bishops of the Church of Rome repeatedly spoke of the
Freemasonry as a sect.

France, Belgium and Switzerland are near neighbors. Their
people speak the same language. Their habits and customs
are in common. It is but natural they should fraternize.

The Swiss congress was not held within tiled doors. No
secrets of Freemasonry were discussed. They did not feel at
liberty to expel the Cerneaus or Prince Hall Masons, but did
sanction, by their silence, their presence. So do we sanction
by our silence many of the vagaries of those who are perse-
cuting the French speaking Masons.

We are not so unlike the Europeans after all. For peace
and harmony we acquiesce. We were made a Mason in Por-
tugal in 1867. The lodge room was on the fourth floor of a
large building in Rua Nova de Carmo ; a sickly gas jet was

xviii GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.

lighted in the street doorway at dusk, from which we lighted
our rolinos (wax tapers), and, singly, climbed the stairs. The
books of the lodge did not show the name of a living man. for
each had to adopt as a soubriquet the name of a dead man.
My name was recorded as Andrew Jackson on the lodge rolls.
We were obliged to sneak in and sneak out, singly or in pairs,
for fear of detection, for it was a penal offense to be a Free-
mason in Portugal. We dimitted from the lodge when we re-
turned to the United States. About ten years later we again
visited Lisbon and. to our chagrin, we were informed that the
priests had discovered the lodge and had broken it up.

We fraternized with Masons in Paris in 1867 and found
them entertaining and charming gentlemen. Like most of
the educated French they did not hold the church in high es-
teem. It was the religion of their wives and daughters and
they gallantly refrained from any disparaging remarks about
it. They were, to a man, as good Protestants in principles as
could be found (in a dictionary sense).

One of them said of Martin Luther that his greatest error
was in not abolishing hell instead of purgatory. Another es-
sayed to prove that neither hell nor purgatory ever existed.
A modern version of our New Testament seems to confirm
this opinion.

We agree with Bro. Goodale that there is patriotism in
Masonry, but we should not claim religion. We are periodi-
cally trying to prove this by going to church in regalia that
the public may identify us in our devotions. Masonry has
been defined as a system of morals veiled in allegory and
illustrated by symbols. We have never essayed to give abso-
lution nor exereme unction nor to intercede for a penitent.
Then let us adhere to our system of morals in its pristine
beauty.

Lodges, 2j \ members. 7,726; increase, 361.
Walter A. Brown (Washington), G. M.
Arvine W. Johnston (Washington), G. S.

ENGLAND.

Quarterly meeting, September 6, 1905.

The report of the Board on the conference with the
Grand Lodges of Scotland and Ireland was adopted.
The resolutions adopted at this conference will be found
in our review of the Grand Lodge of Ireland, together
with the objections made by the delegates from Ireland.
The principal resolution is to the effect that no recogni-
tion will be extended to a new Grand Lodge in any colony
where the three Grand Lodges have equal jurisdiction
unless at least two-thirds of the lodges under each juris-
diction have joined in the movement, and recognition
shall onlv be granted by agreement of the three Grand
Lodges. ' This practically means that the Grand Lodges

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•of Scotland and Ireland have tied themselves down to do
the will of England. However much thev would desire
to recognize the new body they could not do so without
the consent of England.

March 7, 1906.

The following resolution was lost :

That in all future elections for Grand Treasurer, the issuing
of circulars by the candidates or their supporters shall dis-
qualify the candidate by whom, or on whose behalf, such cir-
culars are issued or sent out.

The Duke of Connaught, G. M.

Sir Edward Letchworth (London), G. S.

FLORIDA.

77th Communication, Jacksonville, January 16, 1906.

Charles W. Johnson, G. M.

In his introductory remarks he says :

Our State is prospering as never before, in every portion of
our territory new and beneficial enterprises are being carried
on, New S. S. lines are in effect and in contemplation, rail-
road construction is being pushed, and soon one of the great-
est engineering feats of the age will connect our Island City
of Key West with the main land. Education of our youth is
keeping pace with our material advancement and there no
longer exists a good reason for sending our sons and daugh-
ters beyond the confines of our State for a liberal education.

We are receiving a generous addition to our population
from the other States of the Union, exceeding that of former
years, and to the homeseekers we extend the right hand of
fellowship, welcoming them to a share in our prosperity and
in our responsibilities as citizens.

Florida has adopted usefulness as her chariot, and thereto
she has harnessed the spirited steeds of enterprise, progress
and development, and to-day we see her driving that trium-
phal car through this fair land of ours, making the sunlight
of prosperity to shine thereon.

Our beloved fraternity is keeping pace. From all sections
of our territory come the glad tidings of increase, unity, peace
and plenty. We have added to our membership a net gain of
six hundred and fifty during the year.

The only cloud that has cast its shadow upon us ha£ been
the prevalence of yellow fever in the city of Pensacola.

During the summer yellow fever made its appearance in
Tampa but fortunately made no headway.

Five new lodges were formed.
The following edict was issued :

No visitor from a foreign jurisdiction, unavouched for, shall
oe permitted to visit any lodge in this Grand Jurisdiction

xx GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.

without presenting before examination an official receipt for
dues and a certificate of membership under the seal of a regu-
lar lodge, said certificate being avouched for by the seal of the
Grand Lodge of the jurisdiction of issue.

No visitor unabouched for from a lodge in Florida shall be
be permitted to visit any lodge in this Grand Jurisdiction with-
out presenting before examination an official receipt for dues
from his lodge.

The requirement as to a Grand Lodge certificate is all
right, but the receipt for dues is unreasonable. There
are lodges in which no dues are required to be paid. The
Committee on Jurisprudence did not agree with the
Grand Master on this subject, and their report, which
wTas adopted, is in part as follows :

We therefore recommend that the edict be not continued,
that the Grand Secretary be and is hereby authorized to pro-
cure at once from the Pantagraph Printing Company, of
Bloomington, 111., one hundred and fifty or more copies of this
book, containing a list of regular lodges, and that they be fur-
nished to the lodges of this state and to members desiring to
purchase same at cost. That each lodge be directed to pro-
cure from the Grand Secretary a copy of the book and that it
be kept in a convenient place in the lodge room for use in
proving documents presented to prove good standing of visit-
ing brethren.

Numerous extracts from our Proceedings of 1905 are
given in the report on Correspondence by Bro. Silas B.
Wright.

Lodees. 158; members, 6,655; increase, 650.

Charles W. Johnson (Jacksonville). G. M.

YVilber P. Webster (Jacksonville), G. S.

GEORGIA.

119th Communication. Macon, October 31, 1905.

Max Meyerhardt, G. M.

Describing his official visits, he says :

During the past year I have traveled several thousand miles
in making official visits. These visits have carried me to
many parts of our beloved commonwealth— from historic
Chickamauga in the north to the shores of the Atlantic Ocean
in the southeast, and the borders of Alabama in the south-
west. My visits, in the main, have been to the smaller cities
and to the country lodges, and I have found faithful Crafts-
men everywhere. I have been greeted with hearty hand-
clasps, with bright smiles, with generous hospitality, with
every manifestation of earnest, cordial brotherhood. These
country brethren, oftentimes at great personal sacrifice, at-
their lodge meetings, visit the seek, bury the dead, care for
the widow and the orphan, and contribute liberally to every

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worthy cause. On their altars glow the sacred fires of Ma-
sonry. In their lives they splendidly illustrate the rugged
virtues of Masonic manhood, the tender beauties of Masonic
love. With simple faith and reverent hearts they humbly
worship the Great Architect of the Universe. And when
life's journey nears its end, with trust in God and hope in im-
mortality, they look forward, with faith well founded, to the
eternal life beyond the stars.

My heart thrills with pride, my eyes are dimmed with grate-
ful tears, to feel and know that I can claim brotherhood with
such as these, the pick and flower of Georgia's truest, noblest
citizens.

Bro. John R. Wilkinson, P. G. M., has compiled a his-
tory of the Grand Lodge of Georgia from its inception,
with a complete list of all the Grand Officers from the
year of their charter, 1735.

Their Masonic Home is in operation.

On June 14 the doors of our Home were thrown open and
for more than four months the Home has been in full and suc-
cessful operation. Under its hospitable roof fourteen inmates
are now being cared for, and from now on the number will
steadily increase.

I feel that it is a matter for the heartiest congratulation that
after so many years of toil and struggle, of hope deferred, of
trial and disappointment, we have witnessed the triumphant
consummation of our hopes and prayers. This Home is in-
deed a splendid and enduring monument to the generous
liberality of Georgia Masons. It is truly a Home in every
sense of the word, where every comfort is provided, where
every want is anticipated, where perfect harmony reigns, and
which we hope and believe is crowned with the approving
smile of God.

On the first day of the session the Grand Lodge spent
the afternoon at the Home, and the evening was entirely
devoted to social features, music and addresses.

The recognition of the Grand Orient of Brazil was re-
fused.

The conclusion of the report of the Committee on Juris-
prudence is rather p-ood.

Your committee have been much impressed with the unfal-
tering zeal and fidelity with which the Grand Master has
served the cause of Masonry during the past year. He has
verily gone over the State, from " Tybee light to Rabun Gap."
like an oriflame. everywhere enthusing the Craftsmen and
leading them to higher heights in Masonry. When we con-
sider that this zeal and devotion is crowned with great wis-
dom and enriched with long experience, we find an explana-
tion for the present and magnificent fruition of Masonic
efforts. In the language of old Rip Van Winkle, " Here's to
him and his children ; may they live long and prosper."

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Lodges, 485; members, 25,289; increase, 1,169.
Max Meyerhardt (Rome), G. M.
W. A. Wolihin (Macon), G. S.

IDAHO.

38th Communication, Boise, September 12, 1905.
Albert W. Gordon, G. M.

The address is an able document, showing good work
and true. We copy part of the introduction :

There is much to encourage us, as Freemasons, in the con-
dition of the Craft everywhere : we are steadily increasing
in membership, we are surely extending the principles of our
noble fraternity in every direction, quietly and unostenta-
tiously teaching the divine lessons of Brotherly Love, Relief
and Truth, and maintaining the cardinal virtues of Temper-
ance, Fortitude, Prudence and Justice in all the nations of the
earth.

And yet while promulgating and disseminating these princi-
ples are we living them as we ought ? Are we practicing
out of the lodge those great moral duties inculcated in it ?
Are we treating our brethren, and the world at large, with
that fraternal forbearance and consideration taught in our
ritual ? These are questions it behooves us to seriously ask
ourselves, and to remedy those faults we may find we are
committing.

Masonry is not measured by the professions of its mem-
bers, unless those professions are executed with fidelity : it
is the innate strength of the individual Mason, his work in the
community in which he lives, and his standing as a man. that
measure the worth of our great order : and while renewing
former friendships, and gaining new ones, in the intimate and
pleasant association of the Grand Lodge, let us again renew
our allegiance to the principles of our noble fraternity, let us
return to our homes with enthusiasm revived, resolved to
more fully practice the virtues we teach ; let us endeavor to
control and subdue the besetting sins of selfishness and en-
viousness and to cultivate the spirit of tolerance. Let us see
to it that we walk uprightly as men and Masons, that we ob-
serve the golden rule, " and do unto others as we would that
they should do unto us." Thus, my brethren, we will ap-
proach more nearly to a full compliance with the letter and
spirit of our obligations, and set an example that will be of
immeasurable benefit to those with whom we come in contact,
and thus exemplify, in our daily lives, that true Masonic
charity which enables to judge rationally, and unselfishly, the
shortcomings and frailties of our fellow men : to admonish
them with friendship, and to reprehend them with fraternal
justice ; and if I have any injunction to give you. my breth-
ren, it is to exhort you to conform with earnestness to the
teachings of Masonry, a faithful reliance upon its precepts
will aid us in every battle and encourage us in our struggle
for higher ideals.

FOREIGN CORRESPONDENCE. xxiii

The Grand Lecturer reports great advancement, but he
is not yet satisfied. He wants it made compulsory upon
the officers of lodges to attend the schools of instruction.

An invasion of the jurisdiction by New York caused
non-intercourse to be declared with that Grand Lodge
until the matter was cleared up.

Every candidate, after receiving the third degree, is .
required to pass an examination in that degree within two
months.

In his review of Canada for 1904, Bro. George E. Knep-
per says :

The Grand Master in his address admits one hundred and
seventy-one special dispensations granted for various pur-
poses. The Secretary's report gives the object of these dis-
pensations. It is found that sixty-one were granted to lodges
to attend divine service. It would seem that the Grand Mas-
ter would be justified in " cutting the strings " and granting
to all lodges as well as the individual members thereof the
privilege of attending divine service as often as the spirit
moved them— the oftener the better.

Lodges, 36 ; members, 2,056 ; increase. 102.
Jeremiah W. Robinson (Boise), G. M.
Theophilus W| Randall (Boise), G. S.

ILLINOIS.

66th Communication, Chicago, October 3. 1905.

William B. Wright, G. M.

Masonry in Illinois is maintainine its well deserved
reputation for food work, high ideals and adherence to
noble principles. The Grand Master very eloquently re-
marks :

It is a great privilege to be able to assist in the work of
bringing intellectual light into the dark corners of the world,
of helping our fellowmen to throw aside their prejudices and
sweep away their mental cobwebs, of placing them upon the
mountain tops, with their desire for knowledge quickened,
their capacity for learning enlarged, their mental horizon
broadened, their love for their fellows intensified, their
power to discern the true relations of life expanded, and con-
sequently their usefulness as citizens and members of society
increased. This is a privilege every Mason enjoys. May
every one of us to the extent of our power live up to the full
measure of our opportunities, and do our full share in pro-
moting peace and harmony, liberty and equality, righteous-
ness and justice, among all the peoples of the earth.

During the vear the Masonic Home at Sullivan has
been completed, furnished and occupied. It is mainly in-

xxiv GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.

tended for aged and indigent Masons, their wives and
widows. There are 40 inmates, maintained at a cost of
$3.17 per week per member.

The Masonic Orphans' Home at Chicago has 80 in-
mates, and the cost of maintenance is given at S3. 20 per
week. They are paying particular attention to finding
good homes for the children, as it is believed that family
life is better for the children than life in an institution.

The laying of corner stones of churches on Sunday was
deprecated.

Recognition was refused to the Grand Lodge of Porto
Rico.

The Grand Lodge of Queensland was recognized by
the adoption of the following report, with the reasoning
of which we heartily agree :

At the last annual communication this committee reported
the formation of an independent Grand Lodge of Queensland
by a convention held at Brisbane on March 22 and April 25,
1904, in which thirty-nine out of one hundred and fifty-two
lodges then existing in that Australasian state took part, a
request for fraternal recognition from the new grand lodge
being then before us.

It will be remembered that twenty-five of the participating
lodges held under the Irish constitution (all but one of the
lodges on the Irish registry), and fourteen under the Scottish
constitution.

Although it seemed plain almost to demonstration to your
committee, that the unparalleled application of the gag in the
English and Scottish lodges by their respective district and
provincial rulers, and the generally lawless and violent
character of their repressive measures, betokened their belief
that the claim of the Grand Lodge of Queensland that if left
to the free choice guaranteed to them by the law governing
the formation of grand lodges, a large majority of the lodges
would at once have given in their adhesion to the movement
for an independent grand lodge, we did not recommend imme-
diate recognition because the evidence in our hands of the
right of the lodges participating in the convention to speak
for the majority of the lodges in Queensland was not com-
plete. It was not clearly in evidence from so much of the
record as was in our hands that all the lodges in the territory
had been invited to participate in the convention. Since that
report was made, however, we have come into possession of
abundant evidence on this point, not only in the published
proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Queensland, but from
sources unfriendly to that body. V. W. Bro. John Strachan,
Grand Registrar (the law officer) of the Grand Lodge of Eng-
land, in an official report attempting to discredit the regu-
larity of the new grand lodge, speaking from a thorough know-
ledge of the proceedings, says that " overtures were made to
the English and Scotch lodges to join the movement."

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This fact being established beyond dispute, it is manifest
that the convention when assembled had complete jurisdic-
tion of the subject matter which it was called to consider, and
was fully authorized to determine whether or not an inde-
pendent grand lodge should be organized. Every lodge in the
territory was entitled to be present and bear its part in an-
swering the question which could then and there, and then
and there only, be lawfully asked and answered. That con-
vention answered the question in the affirmative, and proceed-
ing regularity, acting always within its rights under the com-
mon law of Masonry did form an independent grand lodge
which at once became the ultimate source of Masonic author-
ity within the political boundaries of the state of Queensland.
As such it is entitled to recognition, and we therefore recom-
mend the adoption of the following resolutions :

Resolved. That the Grand Lodge of Queensland is hereby
recognized as being regularly formed under conditions fully
warranting such action, and therefore rightfully entitled to
exclusive Masonic jurisdiction coterminous with the political
boundaries of the state wherein it exists.

Resolved, That the Grand Lodge of Illinois welcomes the
Grand Lodge of Queensland into the equal sisterhood of grand
lodges and will gladly cultivate closer fraternal relations
therewith by an interchange of representatives.

The feature of these Proceedings is an extensive and
elaborate report on Correspondence by Bro. Joseph
Robbins, who is easily in the front rank of reviewers. It
covers ^oo pages, with reviews of 61 Grand Lodges.
Commenting on the report of the Grand Registrar of
England on the Queensland Grand Lodge, in which the
remark is made that there had been no desire on the part
of the English lodges to join in the movement, or even to
discuss the question, Bro. Robbins says :

" Was she resigned ?" asked a gentleman of a friend who
had just lost his mother-in-law. " Resigned ? Gad, sir, she
had to be." Bro. Strachan was quite safe in believing that
the English lodges were discreetly silent as to any desire to
join in or even to discuss the movement. They had to be.
We are, as we reported last year, in possession of circulars
issued by the English district Grand Lodge authorities, for-
bidding the lodges of their obedience to consider the subject
while open, and their members to discuss it even while at re-
freshment.

If Bro. Strachan was ignorant of this fact, of what value is
his report ? If he was not ignorant— then what ?

Canada for 1904 receives a good notice, with numerous
extracts.

In discussing the question of the Scottish Rite in re-
gard to Craft Masonry with Bro. Duncan, of Louisiana,
Bro. Robbins says :

xxvi GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.

The advent of the new school of Masonic historians, telling
the story of Masonry from ascertained facts instead of writ-
ing it out of their own imaginations, men who like Findel,
Lyon, Hughan, Woodford. Lane and Gould— whom the supreme
councils were powerless to control— writing not to bolster up
some particular theory or faction, but hewing to the line of
discovered facts, let the chips fall where they might, was the
beginning of the end with the absurd claim that any so-called
Masonic power except a representative grand lodge of Free
and Accepted Masons can have even a remote shadow of
authority anywhere over the three degrees of which that Ma-
sonry consists. Pari passu with the awakening of the Craft
to the fact there is no Masonry that did not develop in the
British Isles, and there alone, and there become a part of the
grand lodge system before any essential departure had been
made from the landmarks which constitute its paramount and
irrepealable law : and that all the so-called Masonry now ex-
isting which cannot be identified as such by reference to those
landmarks has come into existence through dissent from the
original plan, and not by independent development at other
centres, the idea that the Scottish Rite could have any right-
ful voice in the affairs of symbolic Masonry has faded. The
Northern Supreme Council repudiated the idea at its organi-
zation, laying down the rule in so many words that only An-
cient Craft Masons could be admitted to the privileges of the
Ancient and Accepted Rite ; but the Southern Supreme Coun-
cil, the mother council of the world, did not utterly disclaim
any and all authority in Ancient Craft Masonry until (we
think) 1878, when Albert Pike announced that he was satis-
fied that the Supreme Council never had possessed the right
to create lodges or confer the degrees in Ancient Craft Ma-
sonry : and it is a matter of common recollection that during
the Cerneau war, which raged in the eighties, the spokesman
of the Southern, the Northern and the Cerneau bodies tum-
bled all over each other to deny to the grand lodges of the
country, having then or having had in the past any preten-
sions to that right.

Lodges. 738; members. 74.741 : increase, 3.861.
C. E. Allen (Galesburg), G. M.
J. H. C. Dill (Bloomington), G. S.

INDIAN TERRITORY.

32nd Communication. Tulsa, August 8, 1905.

Wilson Otho Bruton. G. M.

The Grand Master is a native-born Cherokee Indian,
and his address shows that he was quite capable of filling
his high position with ability and discretion. He reports
a very prosperous year, no fewer than 18 new lodges be-
ing opened.

To judge, however, from the cases of discipline, they
should be more careful in the admission of members.

FOREIGN CORRESPONDENCE. xxvii

Numbers do not always constitute strength. Fewer
members of better quality are preferable.

A committee was appointed to further the establish-
ment of a Masonic Home for Orphans. The financial
agent collected over $51,000 for the Home. Of one lodge
he says :

There are some facts that ought to be made a matter of
record and perpetuated in the history of this movement. To
Leon Lodge No. 16 belongs the honor of being the first lodge
that ever contributed one hundred dollars to the Orphans'
Home Fund. Leon is a country village, thirty-five miles from
the railroad. The lodge only has twenty-nine members.
From the beginning Leon Lodge No. 16 has been a liberal
contributor. The report of this year will show that Leon
Lodge gave one hundred and three dollars. When it is remem-
bered that this money was earned by hard and honest toil
upon farms and so liberally given by brethren, ninety per
cent, of whom live on rented land, no one should feel hurt or
overlooked when your financial agent awards the blue ribbon
to Leon Lodge in this work.

Bro. Thomas C. Humphrey presented his third report
on Correspondence, in which Canada for 1904 receives
fraternal mention.

Lodges, 168 ; members, 6,363 ; increase, 600.

Richard W. Choate (Hailevville), G. M.

Joseph S. Murrow (Atoka), G. S.

IOWA.

62nd Communication, Davenport, June 6, 1905.

Sumner Miller, G. M.

For beauty of typography and general appearance
these Proceedings take the prize. They are a credit to
all concerned, from the Grand Secretary down to the
printer's devil.

The address is a well written business like paper, from
which we should judge that Gro. Miller proved himself
to be an efficient and zealous officer. He reports con-
tinued prosperity.

From the report of the Grand Secretary on the Library
we take the following :

The opening up of a large number of Carnegie free public
libraries in Iowa has awakened an additional interest in
library work, which has. in a measure at least, extended to
the Masonic fraternity and caused an enthusiasm among our
members and all interested in Masonic libraries which cannot
help but prove beneficial to the Craft at large. A visit to a

xxviii GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.

library opens up a new world to many who never before real-
ized the value of such a collection. Carlisle says " the best
university of these days is a collection of books " — surely,
then, we have organized a Masonic university which should
continue to grow and expand. That the Masons of Iowa are
the more and more appreciating the library is shown by the
interest taken in it by the rank and file of our members and
the large number of books loaned among them annually. Not
only are our own members realizing the benefit therefrom,
but those other jurisdictions as well. During the past year
over a thousand dollars worth of books have been loaned to
members of other Grand Jurisdictions, and, we are pleased to
state, without the loss or destruction of a single volume —
surely this is a record of which we may feel proud.

On the proper method of examination of visitors, the
custodians report that they had made enquiries and found
that legislation on this subject or the prescribing of
methods of examination by Grand Lodges was very
limited. They also say :

Throughout our entire inquiry the underlying thought and
purpose was clear that the chief aim of such examinations is
the preservation of the integrity of Masonry, but the jurisdic-
tions are not in harmony as to the method of examination to
secure that end. It may be said that no two jurisdictions are
entirely so. There is, however, throughout all the jurisdic-
tions a similarity, if not a sameness in some respects, as, that
all use a test oath, or Tyler's oath, varying in form and some-
what in substance, but quite alike in the essential particulars.
All work through committees appointed for that purpose.
And. as a rule, these committees are invested with a large dis-
cretion as to the method of inquiry. We do not find that any
grand jurisdiction has found it expedient to make definite
rules, or prescribe definite forms for the government of such
committees in the performance of their duties, the manifest
thought being that the conditions cannot be so far prejudged
as to render such rules or forms of practical utility, and that
each occasion will best disclose to the intelligent committee
the forms to be observed, aided by some general rules or
methods that uniformly obtain.

Having in mind that the preservation of the integrity of the
Order lies at the foundation of these inquiries, it has been the
rule of this Grand Jurisdiction for years, as taught by the
Board of Custodians, that these inquiries should be of such a
character that a rejected applicant for admission as a visitor
should part from the committee no wiser in Masonic know-
ledge than when he came. We do not think it expedient to
discuss or suggest the details of how this result may be
reached in a written report to be made public, and leave that
for independent or verbal comment in connection with the
report.

Porto Rico was recognized and the application of
Queensland was deferred.

FOREIGN CORRESPONDENCE. xxix

The following recommendation was laid over till next
year:

That the edict of non-intercourse pronounced against the
Masons of France by this Grand Lodge be withdrawn in so far
as it applies to the Grand Lodge of France, but that it remain
in full force and effect as to all other so-called Masonic
bodies of that country ; and we do extend to the Grand Lodge
of France fraternal recognition as a regular Masonic body.

The committee making this recommendation is satisfied
that the Grand Lodge of France is correct in its declara-
tion of a necessity in every candidate of belief in God and
that it does' not hold with the Grand Orient of France in
the abolition of that requirement. The two bodies may
be separate and distinct, but so far the Grand Orient has
been the dominant power and has been looked upon as the
representative of French Masons. At the recent confer-
ence in Belgium both bodies were represented, and the
connection between the two bodies seems to be very close
and cordial. They are both engaged in defending them-
selves against the aggressions of the priesthood, righting
for liberty of conscience, which would be destroyed if the
Roman Catholic clergy could prevail, and we would pro-
bably do likewise if we were in their situation.

Bro. Joseph E. Morcombe, the chairman of Correspond-
ence, has been appointed Grand Historian and has com-
menced his important work. As he is an enthusiast on
the subject and thoroughly equipped with the necessary
ability, Bro. Aforcombe will certainly score a success.

Canada for 1904 has fraternal mention.

Lodges, S05 ; members, 35,729; increase, 1,146.

William H. Norris (Manchester), G. M.

Newton R. Parvin (Cedar Rapids), G. S.

IRELAND.

This Grand Lodge is gradually waking up to a realiz-
ing sense of its duty to afford some information as to its
doings and status. The pamphlet before us (sent with
the compliments of the Grand Treasurer, R. W. Bro. W.
J. Chetwode Crawley), contains the annual address, the
international agreement with England and Scotland, de-
tails of their Female Orphan School, Orphan Boys'
School, Victoria Jubilee Annuity Fund, Belfast Widows'
Fund. County Down Widows' Fund, accounts and statis-
tics, registrar of warrants, and a sermon by the Rt. Rev.

xxx GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.

Lord Bishop of Ossory. John B. Crozier. D. D., a provin-
cial Grand Master, with several portraits and illustrations.
Owing to the illness of the Deputy Grand Master, R.
W. Bro. Sir J. C. Meredith, the preparation and deliverv
of the annual address on December 27, 1905, was en-
trusted to Bro. Crawley. The address is exceedinglv in-
teresting, and we regret that our limited space will onlv
allow the following extracts :

This satisfactory state of the finances of Grand Lodge ex-
tends to every department. Last year there were eleven
new Warrants granted. Remember that the issue of eleven
new Warrants means a great deal more than the same num-
ber would mean to other Grand Lodges, because we do not
aim at extending our dominions beyond the seas, and the
home field, from which we can draw supplies, is sadly limited,
owing to the operation of ecclesiastical prejudice. However,
during the present year, we have had two Warrants granted
for South Africa and another for Bengal, together with one
Military Warrant : we have issued two warrants for Dublin,
two others for Belfast, and the remainder for our provinces.
Of those which are over sea the most notable was that
granted to the new lodge erected in Calcutta. * * *
I must, however, sound a note of caution. In my capacity
as Secretary of the Grand Lodge of Instruction, I have some
qualms about the guarantees for the perpetuation of genuine
Irish working in oversea lodges. It is our proud boast that
our ritual, which is now the oldest working ritual of FreeMa-
sonry in the world, has never been reduced to writing. Hence
it is impossible to send over even a cypher or code ritual, em-
bodying our characteristic work, to our Bro. Dutt, or to breth-
ren oversea. I cannot fail to be fraternally concerned, in my
capacity of Grand Secretary for Instruction, to know that this
Irish lodge is. in all human probability, zealously working the
comparatively modern ritual adopted by the Grand Lodge of
England in 1813. However, in my capacity as Grand Trea-
surer, I know that they are true and trusty Masons, and I
fancy that, even under the English ritual, they will prove to
be most excellent Masons of the best Irish type (laugter) and
spread far and wide the fame of " The Duke of Abercorn
Lodge," the first Irish lodge in Calcutta.

The prosperity of our Grand Lodge shows itself in other
aspects of the Irish Craft. Our Charity Fund has, during the
year, met every equitable claim made on it. I think, fairly
and adequately, and it has a small balance in hand with which
to begin the § New Year. This Charity Fund is, so to speak,
an enforced contribution, consisting of a small annual fee
levied from each brother of the Craft in Ireland. Whether
he likes it or not, every candidate who joins the Irish frater-
nity must become a spoke in the mighty wheel of charity
which is controlled by our central Committee of Charity. I
think it may be said that our Charity Fund has never yet failed
to relieve a truly deserving case. This result could never

FOREIGN CORRESPOXDEXCE. xxxi

have been obtained without the large-hearted co-operation of
the subordinate lodges, who generously supplement the care-
fully considered grants of the central Committee of Charity,
in every case of which they have local knowledge or with
which they have special sympathy. In this connection the
marked thanks of Grand Lodge are due to the Belfast Com-
mittee of Charity, which has lightened the labors of the Metro-
politan Committee as far as the Province of Antrim is con-
cerned : a province, let me remind you. which includes one
hundred and twelve lodges.

Similar evidence of our continued prosperity will be found
in the condition of our three great voluntary charities, if one
may so style them in contradistinction to the general charity
fund levied and administered by Grand Lodge. We are justly
proud of the Masonic Female Orphan School, founded 1792 ;
the Masonic Orphan Boys' School, founded 1867, and the
Queen Victoria Jubilee Masonic Annuity Fund, founded 1887.
They have been most happily termed by the R. W. Deputy
Grand Master, " the three Masonic Jewels of Ireland." and the
aptness of the phrase will make it live in the heart of every
Freemason. * * *

Similar changes have taken place in our representa-
tion abroad, but the only case which calls for particular
mention is that of Canada, where our interests are entrusted
to M. W. Bro. Benjamin Allen, in succession to our lamented
brother. Kivas Tully. More than fifty years ago, as Bro.
Kivas Tully himself related to this Grand Lodge at its annual
communication on St. John's Day, 1898. he " went on leave "
to Canada from the old and famous Lodge Xo. 13. Limerick,
and as he epigrammatically put it, he " remained on leave "
ever after. He attained the highest honors in the Grand
Lodge of Canada, to which, with the full approbation of this
Grand Lodge, he transferred his Masonic allegiance. We
have no doubt that our M. W. Bro. Allen will worthily sustain
the standard which was born aloft for so many years by our
late distinguished fellow-countryman. Bro. Kivas Tully, Past
Grand Master of Canada, and sometime Worshipful Master of
Lodge Xo. 13 on the Register of the Grand Lodge of Ireland.

An international conference between the Grand Lodges of
the three kingdoms was held in London at midsummer. The
conference had two main objects under discussion. First, it
was desirable to arrive at some common understanding as to
how and when new Grand Lodges in the colonies should be
recognized. Secondly, it was desirable to equalize the status
of Past Masters throughout the three jurisdictions. In neither
of these directions did the conference go as far as your repre-
sentatives would have them go. The Grand Lodges of Eng-
land and Scotland hold views on these points which seem less
consistent with the universality of the Craft and the rights of
brethren in distant colonies than those long held and strongly
advocated by the Grand Lodge of Ireland. It would have been
absurd, however, for vour representatives to wreck an agree-
ment which was a substantial advance beyond what had been
previously in force, merely because it did not satisfy to the
full the more liberal views of the Grand Lodge of Ireland.

xxxii GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.

The text of the agreement, and the hrief report in which your
representatives embodied their reasons for hesitating to give
unconditional and immediate assent, will be found in the ap-
pendix to this annual address.

Speaking personally, I should apprehend difficulty in seek-
ing valid arguments in support of the thesis that the parent
Grand Lodges of the British Isles have the right to impose on
colonial lodges, without their consent, conditions which inter-
fere in any way with the legitimate freedom of action. His-
tory, expediency, equity, our racial instincts seem to be
against the principle. Does any inquirer want a closer his-
torical parallel than the proposition laid down in the Declara-
tory Act of 1766. to the effect that the mother country " has,
and of right ought to have, power to bind the colonies in all
cases whatsoever?" Our American brethren were the out-
come of that contention.

Perhaps I had better explain that a century ago the belief
prevailed that the possession of the Craft Warrant, issued by
Grand Lodge, authorized the lodge to confer any degree which
might be considered Masonic, provided always that the lodge
numbered among its members brethren capable of conferring
the degrees. Nor was there any central organization, such
as a Grand Chapter, in existence, to grant Warrants for the
degrees now considered to be properly under the control of
such a body. The Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Ireland dates
only from 1829, having come into existence a score of years
later than the present Grand Royal Arch Chapter of England.
The authority of the new organization was cheerfully and
speedily recognized by the brethren in possession of the de-
gree. They formed themselves into Royal Arch Chapters
connected with the lodges, and having the same numbers.
Here and there, however, a lodge lagged behind, and Lodge
No. 198 seems to have been amongst the laggards, conferring
the Royal Arch degree in the old way as late as 1840. Bro.
William Moore was the last survivor of the brethren exalted
under the conditions that had previously obtained in his
lodge. Hence the record of his demise marks the close of an
epoch in the development of Freemasonry.

The reminder will not come amiss that we Irish Free-
masons have an historical right to be heard on the authority
of the warrant, and the institution of the Royal Arch degree.
The Grand Lodge of Ireland was the first Grand Lodge in the
world to furnish its lodges with charters as evidence of their
legal constitution. That momentous step was taken just one
hundred and seventy-five years ago. Twelve years later, the
earliest mention of Royal Arch Masonry, nay, the very first
collocation of the words Royal Arch, occur in the chronicle
of an Irish lodge. In those hundred and seventy-five years
the Lodge Warrant and the Royal Arch degree have con-
quered the world of Freemasonry. If the inquirer seeks the
secret of that conquest he will have to read between the lines
of Irish Masonic history, or ever he can use the significant
word, engraved on the slab in the foreground of the frontis-
piece of the first Book of Constitution. Eureka !

FOREIGN CORRESPONDENCE. xxxiii

We give the resolutions adopted at the conference with
England and Scotland and the dissent expressed by the
delegates from Ireland :

1. The three Grand Lodges agree that any member of the
Craft who may be suspended or expelled in one jurisdiction
shall not, while so disqualified, be permitted to visit or join
any lodge under the jurisdiction of the others : and each
Grand Lodge shall cause notice of all decrees of suspension
or expulsion to be sent to the other Grand Lodges. And in
■case of such decrees being made abroad, the district or pro-
vincial authorities acting shall also notify the neighboring
district or provincial authorities of all three jurisdictions.

2. In each of the three jurisdictions a duly installed Master
under either of the other Constitutions shall, if not otherwise
disqualified, be entitled to be present at a Board (i. e.. con-
clave) of Installed Masters, and to form one of the quorum :
but not to preside therein or to instal a Master, unless re-
quested to do so by the Board (i. e.. conclave). Nor can a
Visiting Master or Past Master of another Constitution pre-
side in the lodge he is visiting. In case there is not present
a Master or Past Master duly qualified under the home juris-
diction, then and then only the officer in charge of the lodge
may request a Master or Past Master under one of the other
two Constitutions to perform any ceremony which the War-
den is not competent to perform. This agreement is not to
interfere with the right of the Worshipful Master of a lodge
to invite a member of the lodge or a visiting Master or Past
Master of any of the three Constitutions to perform any cere-
mony without assuming the chair.

3. The question of recognizing a new Grand Lodge in any
colony or other territory in which the three Grand Lodges
have equal jurisdiction, and in which they have warranted
lodges working, shall not be taken into consideration unless
at least two-thirds of the lodges under each jurisdiction have
signified their adhesion to such new body ; and such recogni-
tion shall only be granted by agreement of the three Grand
Lodges. After the recognition of such new Grand Lodge as
a sovereign body the respective authorities of the three Grand
Lodges will surrender their rights to warrant new lodges
within the jurisdiction of the new body, provided always that
the rights of lodges not adhering to the new body shall be
fully safeguarded. * * *

Your representatives thought it their duty to apprise the
other representatives of two points on which their views were
not in full accord, and which they proposed to reserve for the
consideration of the Grand Lodge of Ireland.

I. Your representatives failed to see any valid reason
why regularly Installed Masters of any one of the three
jurisdictions should be precluded from presiding in any
regular lodge when requested so to do by the proper au-
thorities. Further, they submitted that the ground sug-
gested at the conference for this disqualification namely,
a possible conflict of loyalty to the jurisdictions involved
—was specially untenable in the case of Installed Masters

xxxiv GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.

under the Grand Lodge of Ireland, whose obligation
bound them to rule over a lodge in accordance with the
laws of the jurisdiction to which the lodge belongs.

II. Your representatives failed to see any valid reason
why the lawful erection of a Grand Lodge should depend
on the artificial and arbitrary condition of a two-thirds
majority, rather than on a simple majority of the breth-
ren concerned.

III. Your representatives ventured to suggest to the
conference the wisdom of facilitating the establishment
of self-governing Grand Lodges in the self-governing
colonies, feeling sure that the existence of several Masonic
authorities with concurrent and overlapping jurisdiction
in the same territory cannot but lead to jealousy, compe-
tition and friction

In view of the above, it is rather funny to read the re-
marks of the Grand Registrar of England to the effect
that the delegates from Ireland were " very much im-
pressed " by his forcible arguments. We congratulate
Bro. Crawley and his colleague on the stand they took.
It certainly looks like a piece of abominable selfishness to
throw such obstacles in the way of a colony seeking Ma-
sonic self-government. The requirement of a two-thirds
majoritv of the lodges of each jurisdiction is entirely un-
reasonable, and by a little manoeuvering it could be made
impossible to acquire.

At the Quarterly Cummunication, October 6, 1905. the
above resolutions were confirmed by the Grand Lodge of
Ireland. We hope they will be satisfied with their sub-
servient position and hereafter do as they are told.

The Masonic Female Orphan School has about 80 in-
mates, and it costs about $15,000 per annum to run the in-
stitution. Of this sum about Sio.ooo is annually sub-
scribed by the brethren.

The Masonic Orphan Boys' School has go inmates,
costing about $15,750. of which about $11,875 ^s su^"
scribed annuallv.

The Duke of Abercorn. G. M.

Lord Castletown. G. S.

Henry F. Flavelle (Dublin), Deputy Grand Secretary.

KANSAS.

50th Communication. Topeka. Februarv 21. 1906.
Samuel R. Peters. G. M.

He savs that the past vear has broken the record of the
record breaker. One of his visits has special mention:

FOREIGN CORRESPONDENCE. xxxv

Arcadia Lodge, No. 329, is located at Arcadia, Kansas. It
is a small village on the State line. On the occasion of the
official visitation a third degree was conferred on three
brothers in blood as well as in Masonry. Special trains from
Fort Scott and Pittsburg brought a large number of visiting
brethren. The work on one of the brothers was remarkable
in this that every station in the lodge was filled by an actual
Master of some lodge. That enough actual Masters from
visiting lodges were present to fill the stations is evidence
of the number of visiting lodges represented.

The District Deputy system has been on trial for a
year, but is not yet satisfactory owing to lack of experi-
ence.

The following was adopted :

No lodge within this jurisdiction shall admit a visitor
who shall be unable conclusively to establish by documentary
evidence or personal voucher that he hails from some regular
lodge in this jurisdiction or within the jurisdiction of a regu-
lar Grand Lodge, recognized by and in correspondence with
the M. W. Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons
of Kansas. Documentary evidence shall be a diploma, re-
ceipt for dues under seal of the lodge, Grand Secretary's cer-
tificate, written endorsements by a Grand Master, or certifi-
cate of dimission— all of which shall designate a lodge or
Grand Lodge known to be regular and within the provisions
of this regulation. Vouchers shall be personal, and made
only in Lodge by some member thereof, or by a Master Mason
who has established his right to sit in such lodge. In all
cases it shall be the duty of the Master of the lodge to ascer-
tain that the lodge from which the visitor claims to hail is a
regular lodge within the provisions of this regulation.

Their jubilee was celebrated with appropriate cere-
monies.

Bro. William M. Shaver has a good report on Corre-
spondence, and we regret to notice that it will be his last.
He reviews Canada for 1905 : Of their ritual he savs:

As we have had occasion to say before, the promulgation of
such a work, so protected, is no violation of the Masonic obli-
gation. In the first place it does not contain the " hidden
mysteries of Freemasonry;" again, the references to such
portions of the ritual as are to be found in the cipher are so
hidden that it is decipherable only by one who already is law-
fully possessed of a working knowledge of that ritual : and
these facts, coupled with the protection thrown around the
book itself, places the cipher within the qualifying clause of
the obligation.

When I write down the letters. "T b s o t b d e p b t p." no
one could possibly dieipher therefrom that I had written down
the initial letters of the doggerel, " The boy stood on the burn-
ing deck eating peanuts by the peck." unless I informed him
of the fact. Neither can any one who is not possessed of a

xxxvi GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.

working knowledge of the Kansas Masonic ritual, dicipher the
Kansas cipher, if a copy should inadvertently fall into his
hands : but. admitting for argument's sake, that this was ac-
tually accomplished, the " hidden mysteries of Freemasonry "
would not be found therein.

Lodges, 374; members, 27,167; increase, 1,181.
Thomas L. Bond (Salina), G. M.
Albert K. Wilson (Topeka), G. S.

KENTUCKY.

iosth Communication, Louisville, October 17. 1905.

Roland H. C. Rhea, G. M.

Peace and harmony prevail. Bro. Rhea " will go down
in history as the only Grand Master who made no deci-
sion which he deemed necessary to report." All ques-
tions were fully covered by the Code and Digest. Nine
new lodges were opened, each lodge being required to
pledge that for two years its representatives would not
draw more as mileage and per diem than his lodge pays
as dues.

The Grand Master arrested the charter of a lodge for
refusing to punish a member found guilty of gross un-
masonic conduct.

Besides their Masonic Widows' and Orphans' Home,
which has a sufficient endowment fund, the Masons of
Kentucky have erected an Old Masons' Home at Shelby-
ville and are making strenuous efforts to place it on the
same good financial basis. There were 18 inmates dur-
ing the year. The following resolution, referring to the
Widows' Home, was adopted:

Resolved. That whenever the Board of Directors shall
represent to the Grand Master that a subordinate lodge in
this jurisdiction has knowingly misrepresented the ages or
financial condition of any applicant to the Home, it shall be
his duty to arrest the charter of said lodge and cause it to be
cited to appear at the next session to show cause why the
charter should not be revoked.

Bro. W. W. Clarke reports on Correspondence and re-
views Canada for 1904.

Lodges, 495; members. 26,992; increase. 1.576.
Tames Garnett (Columbia). G. M.
H. B. Grant (Louisville). G. S.

FOREIGN CORRESPONDENCE. xxxvii

LOUISIANA.

94th Communication, New Orleans, February 6. 1906.

L. P. Delahoussaye, G. M.

On the progress of the Craft he says :

This, I am more. than pleased to report, notwithstanding
the presence of the yellow fever in many localities during the
summer, has been most satisfactory and certainly very grati-
fying. There has been a substantial increase in our member-
ship, and the best men of our country are applying for admis-
sion into our fraternity. New lodges have been instituted in
localities which had not felt the humanizing influences of
Freemasonry, and these lodges give assurance of permanent
development, which must result in the welfare of all. Many
inquiries relative to the formation of others have been fre-
quent, and the future is bright with the prospect of their or-
ganization. All of our chartered lodges, with but a few ex-
ceptions, indicate a healthy growth, and the brethren, as a
body, foretell of grander achievements and nobler aspirations.

Twelve new lodges were formed.

Louisiana Relief Lodge, No. 1, is the only one of its
kind in the world. It is composed of the Masters and
Wardens of the lodges in New Orleans. It does not con-
fer degrees. Of its excellent work the Grand Master
says:

I wish to convey to the officers of this lodge the grateful
thanks of the Grand Lodge and commend them for that devo-
tion to duty that never faltered though often confronted by
almost insurmountable difficulties. When the daughter of a
Master Mason was stricken with the yellow fever how quickly
she was taken to a place of safety, her every want supplied,
and so carefully and lovingly attended by Dr. Gaster. a physi-
cian of our Order, free of all cost. This daughter was soon
restored to perfect health by such loving care and devoted
attention and is to-day a living and glorious tribute to the
usefulness of this Relief Lodge. A brother dying far from
the distant home he loved so well, was given the last honors
of Masonry, his sick wife cared for. and the children placed
in charge of Mrs. H. C. Brown, a member of Rob. Morris
Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, one of God's noblest,
truest and best, who proved a mother to the fatherless. And
when the widow was restored to health. Mrs. Brown took her
to her heart and home, gave back her children, took care of
them all under her hospitable roof, until God had comforted
the widow and gave her strength to return to her northern
home. These are only a few of the many cases. I could fiH
pages upon pages of this report by relating the experiences of
Louisiana Relief Lodge. My brethren, we have a right to be
proud of the officers of Louisiana Relief Lodge, but prouder
still of the lodge itself, the only chartered one of its kind in
the world. Here, the Masonic brother, stranded on a foreign

xxxviii GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.

shore, meets not only with a brotherly greeting, but is given
the assistance he may need. Here the widow and the father-
less plead not in vain, but taken to the Masons' heart are
made to feel that the broad aegis of Masonry is spread lov-
ingly around them, and they, too, are given that assistance
and protection their conditions may require. My brethren,
let it ever be your pride, your care, your duty, to provide
bountifully for Louisiana Relief Lodge, ahd permit it to long
continue extending its ministrations of mercy under the
providence of the " Mason's God, forevermore." No act of
this Grand Lodge, in my judgment, will live so long in sweet
memory or do so much to prove that the world is no dead or
dark machine, but alight with the glory and alive with the
spirit of God, as to resolve to maintain this lodge, the oasis
in this world's wilderness for distressed Masons, their wives,
widows, mothers and their orphan children.

In the report of the Grand Lecturer we find the follow-
ing:

In imparting instruction to the Craft I have adopted a sys-
tem used by me for many years in a smaller, but in a no less
effective sphere, in impressing the esoteric and ceremonials
upon the mind of the officers, enabling them to comprehend
and put them into practical operation at once. I have invited
criticism of this method by my brethren, but no complaints
having been made known to me, and no objections lodges with
the M. W. Grand Master, I accept as an evidence of satisfac-
tion on their part.

The Craft are unanimous in their praise of the Committee on
"Work, who have labored so assiduously in revising the esoteric
work, relieving it of the unnecessary verbiage with which it
had been cumbered, and restoring to them the work used by
this Grand Jurisdiction many years ago, and so ably dissemi-
nated by our lamented Bro. Gordy.

The Grand Lodge found itself in a position to do an act
of " tardy justice," and voted $1,000 to the Grand Secre-
tarv as a slight token of appreciation for his past services.

It was decided that the time had not yet arrived when
the establishment of a Home was desirable or needful.

On the admission of visitors the following report was
adopted :

We consider the practical details of the resolution requiring
documentary evidence, such as a diploma, certificate or re-
ceipt for dues under seal of the lodge has so much of the odor
of commercialism about it. that it reads more like the testi-
monial of a business agent than the test of recognition of a
brother Mason. They recommend the adoption of the follow-
ing resolution .

Resolved, That this M. W. Grand Lodge adhere to the time-
honored custom and usage of Freemasonry, subject to the
right of any lodge on particular occasions to refuse to admit

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visitors on the usual examination and test oath as to good
standing.

Bro. H. C. Duncan reports on Correspondence and re-
views Canada for 1905.

Lodges, 179; members, 9,651 ; increase, 691.
L. C. Allen (Shreveport), G. M.
Richard Lambert (New Orleans), G. S.

MAINE.

86th Communication, Portland, May 2, 1905.

Hugh R. Chaplin, G. M.

The Grand Master reports that in nearly every lodge
the brethren are united and active, and no serious differ-
ences exist between any of the lodges.

All the District Deputies (25 in number) submitted re-
ports, showing the Craft in a sound and prosperous con-
dition.

Lodges, 201 ; members, 25,30^ ; increase, 696.

Hugh R. Chaplin (Bangor), G. M.

Stephen Berry (Portland), G. S.

MANITOBA.

30th Communication, Winnipeg, June 14, 1905.

Rev. Andrew Chisholm, G. M.

We quote part of his opening remarks :

The great prosperity of western Canada has been reflected
in the advancement and progress of Masonry in this juris-
diction People from many lands are seeking to establish
for themselves homes in the west. The ancient poet makes
his hero say that he left his native shores with tears ; so in
labor and sometimes sorrow these strangers seek to cast in
their lot with us. Impressions for good or bad are easily
cut into character in such circumstances. Here is where
the value of a sound ethic comes in; benevolence meets and
welcomes the stranger. The altruism of Masonry is a
mighty power in this western land.

Bro. Chisholm visited all the districts except the Yukon.
The year was unusually prosperous.

There are two lodges in the Yukon district, at Dawson
and Whitehorse. The District Deputy lives at White-
horse and was unable to visit Dawson as navigation did
not open until the first of June. Of Whitehorse lodge
he says :

Whitehorse Lodge I have visited frequently during the
year, both officially and otherwise. The statistical report

xl GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.

appended will show steady progress, and I may say the pros-
pects for the future are bright. The work of the lodge is in-
deed excellent. The officers are one and all thoroughly
posted therein and exemplify the several degrees in a man-
ner far superior to anything I have ever witnessed in a minor
lodge. The books are also well kept and the financial de-
tails carefully attended to. This lodge has recently in-
stalled a handsome new organ, which must add materially to
the attractiveness of the meetings.

Eleven new lodges were opened.
Lodges, 79; members, 4,786; increase, 811.
William G. Scott (Winnipeg), G. M.
James A. Ovas (Winnipeg), G. S.

MASSACHUSETTS.

Quarterly meeting, March 8, 1905.
The regulation as to the admission of visitors was
amended to read as follows :

Except on a duly authorized public occasion no visitor shall
be admitted into a tyled lodge, unless he complies with one
of the following conditions .

1. Being vouched for in writing by a brother present,
who, if not a member, shall himself be vouched for at the
time by a member of the lodge, and who shall, if re-
quired, state in writing when and where he sat with the
visitor in open lodge.

2. Producing a certificate or diploma of a regular Grand
Lodge, and passing a satisfactory examination. A cer-
tificate under seal of the Secretary of a regular lodge
may be accepted in lieu of the Grand Lodge certificate,
but the acceptance of such a certificate, or of a Grand
Lodge certificate dated more than three years previous
to the date of visit, shall be at the discretion of the
Master of the lodge visited.

Every lodge shall keep and preserve a record of visitors in
the form prescribed by the Grand Lodge, or by the Grand
Master for the time being.

Porto Rico was recognized and the application of
Queensland was refused because a majority of the lodges
did not join. The Committee say:

Your committee believe it to be a well-settled rule that in
organizing a Grand Lodge at least a majority of the lodges
existing in the territory should give their consent to the new
organization.

We may inform our good brethren of Massachusetts
that that rule is not " well settled," that there is no such
rule, and that there never was such a rule. It is also
abundantly clear that but for the suspensions and threats

FOREIGN CORRESPONDENCE. xli

of suspension, and arbitrary refusals to allow any discus-
sion of the matter, a large majority of the lodges in
Queensland would have joined in the movement to estab-
lish the new Grand Lodge.

172nd Annual Communication, Boston, Dec. 13. 1905.

Baalis Sanford, G. M.

On the state of the Craft he says :

It is a cause for congratulations that the year just past has
been of almost unprecedented prosperity in all that concerns
the welfare of the Craft in our honored Commonwealth : a
substantial increase in membership, the sound condition of
the lodges, the pleasant and harmonious relations which
exist between the Grand Lodge and the subordinate lodges,
and the peace and good feeling which prevail throughout the
brotherhood generally, all these are gratifying indeed, and
the harbingers of promise and hope for the future.

As I have visited officially many lodges in various parts of
the State, I have been impressed with the earnestness, the
harmony and the generous aspirations which characterize
the Freemasons of Massachusetts. Not only are the funda-
mental tenets of brotherly love, relief and truth inculcated
and practised, but the influence of Masonic principles is
everywhere manifest in genial courtesy and in conservative
progress and growth.

The District Deputies were highly complimented :

I take this opportunity of expressing my deep sense of the
obligations I am under to these faithful conservators of the
Grand Lodge for their indulgence, zeal and ability and for
the prompt and intelligent manner in which their labors and
duties have been performed— labors involving great responsi-
bilities, and upon the efficiency of which the successful ad-
ministration of Masonic affairs of this Grand Lodge so much
depends. Such constant zeal and active interest merit the
praise of the Grand Lodge and its recognition of their ser-
vices among the records of our proceedings.

The quarterly meetings of the Deputies and Grand Lectur-
ers have been continued as heretofore ; they have been well
attended, as the records of the Grand Lodge will show, and
exceedingly interesting and productive of much good. Many
questions of Masonic law have been discussed and deter-
mined at these gatherings. It has been my privilege to at-
tend each meeting, availing myself of these opportunities for
presenting instructions and promoting the consideration of
such subjects as might be introduced, to the end. that
uniformity of purpose and concert of action might be pre-
served among the brethren of all the districts.

The reports of the Deputies give gratifying assurance that
the year now closed has been an unusually prosperous one
in the history of the fraternity in this jurisdiction. The
lodges have very generally progressed towards a much
stronger position, and I am sure that a flattering future
awaits them.

xlii GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.

At the grand feast after the installation of officers the
usual toasts were duly honored and some excellent
speeches made. Bro. Xickerson got off the following:

Most Worshipful Grand Master : Some of the ideas and
the stories that have been given to us by Bro. Van Allen sug-
gest to me a little story which I heard a short time ago, of a
brother who felt that he was to undergo a serious and dan-
gerous surgical operation. He went to the hospital to con-
sult the proposed operator, and he said to him, " Would you
object to the presence of my pastor during the operation ?"
The doctor looked puzzled for a moment, and then he said,
" Oh, I see ; you want to be opened with prayer." (Daughter.)

Lodges, 239; members. 48,41^; increase, 1,700.
John A. Blake (Maiden), G. M.
Sereno D. Xickerson (Boston), G. S.

MICHIGAN.

61st Communication, Detroit, May 23, 1905.

Fletcher E. Turrell, G. M.

His visits proved the Craft to be in good condition.
The excellence of the work is evidence of the thorough
and systematic instruction by the Grand Lecturer. Six
new lodges were opened.

In the report of the Grand Lecturer we find the follow-
ing:

During my school at Ann Arbor I was the guest of the
Acacia Club, which, I am informed, is a college fraternity,
the membership of which is confined to Master Masons.
These members already possess a Chapter House at Ann Ar-
bor, which is nicely furnished. They have a ritual for work,
which is framed along Masonic lines, and they have extended
many courtesies to Master Masons temporarily sojourning at
Ann Arbor.

I understand that a number of chapters have already been
formed at other colleges, and that more are in contemplation.

Akin to this, is the Sojourners' Club at Lansing. This is
an informal association of Master Masons, away from their
home lodges, temporarily sojourning at • the Capitol, with
officers and a short constitution. Their interest in Masonic
work has prompted them to become still more proficient ifi
the ritual, and they have, upon invitation, assisted in confer-
ring degrees at different places near Lansing.

If not carried too far. such organizations cannot fail to be
productive of great good. There is something in organiza-
tion that stimulates enthusiasm, and where such organiza-
tions as these do not detract from the interest in lodge work
proper, they are to be highly commended.

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Their Masonic Home has 39 inmates, and the cost of
maintenance was $3.42 per week.

The Grand Secretary reviews our Proceedings for 1904.
Lodges, 396; members, 51,871; increase, 2,506.
John Rowson (Grand Rapids), G. M.
Lou B. Winsor (Reed City), G. S.

MINNESOTA.

53rd Communication. St. Paul, January 17, 1906.

Henry M. Tusler, G. M.

He issued dispensations for five new lodges and made
a number of official visits.

Resolutions were adopted for the establishment of a
Masonic Home, but it is not to be built until at least
$100,000 is secured, of which $50,000 must be reserved
as a permanent endowment fund.

We can now breathe freely for another year:

Your Committee on Ancient Landmarks beg leave to report
that nothing has been referred to them for consideration.
They have made diligent search through the archives and
find the Landmarks all safe.

On the subject of Masonic Homes, Bro. Irving has the
following in his review of Montana :

It is the deliberate opinion of a majority of the Craft in
this jurisdiction that our plan of dispensing Masonic relief
is far preferable to a home, and as a matter of fact our
Grand Lodge is doing more good with an average annual ex-
penditure of about $1,500 than could be accomplished in an
institution with at least ten times that amount for mainte-
nance alone, to say nothing of the cost of buildings and
equipment. Masonic Homes are expensive luxuries, and
cannot be sustained on mere sentiment.

Canada for 1905 has fraternal mention.
Lodges, 241; members, 21,056; increase, 765.
Thomas Morris (Crookston), G. M,
Thomas Montgomery (St. Paul), G. S.

MISSISSIPPI.

87th Communication, Jackson, February 23. 1905.

Thomas U. Sisson, G. M.

As an example of the eloquence of the address, we
quote the following:

Thus hath man brought the curse upon himself for reject-
ing God's principle. 'Mid all the gloom and despair there
was a quiet and silent force at work. It did not storm and
rage and howl. No. it was a still, small voice. In the quiet
of the country or. the village, or in some sacred retreat of the
city, worthy men were brought from darkness to light and

xliv GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.

the divine doctrine instilled into them. Thus from age to
age men have been taught the universal *' Fatherhood of God
and the universal brotherhood of man," when their oppres-
sors were engaged in debauches and in revelries.

This doctrine is the Light of Masonry. Its flash was seen
in the Grecian and Roman world. But the oppressors of
mankind hastened to put it out. How zealously the hired
armies of these oppressors and tyrants opposed, with pike,
battle axe and spear, this Light, and afterwards how their
musketry and cannon were kept loaded to the muzzle to
shoot it out ! O. how the tyrant hates this Light !— this
truth ! How often have they crushed it to the earth ! It
blazed forth and lighted up the skies of England when King
John signed the Magna Charta. Then for a time it was
crushed out, but its pent up forces exploded and broke the
bands that had bound it so long. The explosion blew off
King Charles' head and shook all the monarchies of conti-
nental Europe. John Milton seizing a torch, lighted it at
this conflagration and struck fire to every tyrant's throne and
the thunders of these explosions are still resounding around
the world. This great Light shot its bright beam athwart
the turbid Atlantic, and on our shores was out of reach of the
King's musket and cannon : and setting fire to the material
here, has created a blaze of light so bright that its reflection
on sky and cloud and sea is sending its life-giving rays into
the most darkened portions of the earth.

Brethren, how has this principle been nursed and cared for
during all these centuries ? Who has preserved it from
death ? What organization has always taught this doctrine ?
Brethren, but one in the world. Long before King John was
compelled to sign Magna Charta : long before Milton hurled
his thunderbolts at monarchy, and long before Thomas Jef-
ferson penned the Immortal Declaration, every Mason had at
our sacred altar been taught this great principle. No church,
no school, no government and no people taught or adhered
to this principle or believed in this doctrine. But God in His
mysterious way. when all the people of the earth, including
His chosen people. Israel, had forsaken Him and His way of
government and had denied His universal Fatherhood, or
dained this glorious fraternity which has throughout all ages
proclaimed to all men one God and one common origin and
therefore one universal brotherhood. It is tearing down all
national religion, and the God of the Universe speaks to all
mankind regardless of his nationality. He is no longer the
God of Israel alone, nor that of Moab, nor that of Egypt, nor
that of India, nor that of Japan, nor that of America. He is
not domiciled in Palestine. The Jordan and the Ganges, the
Tiber and the Euphrates hold water wherewith the devout
may be baptized unto His service and redemption. This is
the glorious truth proclaimed to the world by Masonry. For
four thousand years she has proclaimed : " There is but
one God, the Father of us all." Call Him Brahma of the
Hindus. Ahura Mazda of the Zoroastrians. Buddha of the Bud-
dhist. Jehovah of the Jews, Father in Heaven of the Chris-
tians, or what ever else you please, if through and by the
name and the word, the heart and mind of man is directed
to the Great Creator of the Universe, the one God and the

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Father of us all, and by that particular name He is adored
and worshipped ; then he who thus worships, if he is other-
wise qualified, can become a Mason.

In response to a circular of questions sent out by the
Committee on the State of the Craft, a large number of
replies were received, from which the committee deduce
these conclusions :

Harmony is well nigh universal.

Attendance on lodge communications fairly good.

Membership increasing.

Financial condition good.

Proper care as to moral status and desirability of petition-
ers prevails to a great extent.

Proper precautions in admitting strangers and visiting
brethren generally observed.

A preponderating desire to proceed with erection, equip-
ment and location of Widows' and Orphans' Home on a small
scale, at an early date.

A general willingness to bear an additional assessment for
maintaining same.

A very small number of possible and probable applicants
for admission to said Home.

A cry for "More light"; a yearning for proper knowledge
of the secret work and lectures ; a supplication for authentic
intelligent teaching, oft repeated. These words are the bur-
dens of many replies, and should appeal to your sympathies
and invoke your earnest thought and action.

The Grand Lodge of Queensland was recognized.
The following was unanimously adopted :

Whereas the lesson taught a candidate as he stands for the
first time before the altar of Freemasonry is that it is an in-
stitution founded on the purest principles of morality and
virtue, and

Whereas, the practice of these principles is in many in-
stances being ignored and set aside by the introduction of in-
toxicating drinks at Masonic banquets, to the detriment of
individual members and an everlasting disgrace to the insti-
tution : therefore, be it

Resolved, That it is a pernicious and unmasonic practice,
and should not be upheld or sanctioned by any Mason, and
be it further resolved by this Grand Lodge that the use of in-
toxicants of all kinds should, and, by the authority of this
Grand Lodge, is forbidden at all Masonic banquets, picnics,
or other Masonic gatherings, and that these resolutions be
and are hereby in effect from the date of their adoption, and
that the Grand Secretary is instructed, at the earliest possi-
ble date, to notify each lodge in this jurisdiction.

88th Communication, Brookhaven, Feb. 20, 1906.
Thomas B. Franklin, G. M.

The death is announced of Bro. A. H. Barkley. P. G.
M., and for 40 years a member of Grand Lodge. He

xlvi GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.

was chairman of Correspondence for over 20 years, and
his reports were of the first class.

Unexampled prosperity prevails in the lodges. Five
new lodges were opened. The financial conditions are
excellent and most of the lodges own their own lodge
room.

The National Grand Lodge of Egypt was recognized.

The Masonic Home Endowment Fund now amounts
to $53,000.

The report on Correspondence was commenced by the
late lamented Bro. Barclay and finished by Bro. Frederic
Speed. Our proceedings for 1905 are kindly noticed.

Lodges, 305; members, 13,252; increase, 1.008.

Charles H. Blum (Shelby), G. M.

Frederic Speed (Vicksburg), G. S.

MISSOURI.

85th Communication, St. Louis, September 26, 1905.

Leroy B. Valliant, G. M.

Bro. Valliant is a judge, and he found the decision of
Masonic questions fully as troublesome as those coming
before him in court. On other matters he says :

Of the Masonic Home, of Missouri, you have no need that
I should speak to you. There it stands as a monument to the
sincerity of your profession. Many of your old brethren
upon whom Time has laid its hand heavily, if not unkindly,
have a home there, and their last days are made peaceful
and comfortable by your care and providence. There also,
the little children, left orphans and friendless, find homes and
foster parents and friends— there they are reared under
Christian influences, to become good men and women and
useful citizens.

The brethren who have charge of the affairs of the Home
have, and they deserve to have, our highest commendation
for the earnest and efficient work they perform. It is to
them a work of love, and their reward comes in a conscious-
ness of good deeds well done.

There was never a time when the work in the degrees was
as well understood and as well executed, in Missouri, as at
present. This is especially so in the larger towns and cities,
where better opportunities for instruction have been afforded,
but it is also true in the country lodges, where the brethren
have caught the spirit and have sought instruction. Great
credit for this result is due to the District Lecturers and the
District Deputy Grand Masters throughout the State, who, as
a rule, have proven to be efficient and zealous in learning
and teaching.

In St. Louis and Kansas City, where the opportunities are
best, the results are best. I heard a distinguished Mason,
whose position enabled him to know whereof he spoke, a

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short while ago, say that St. Louis was the brightest spot,
Masonically, in the United States. I am not sure that St.
Louis is any brighter than Kansas City— they are both bright
spots in Masonry, but as I am more familiar with conditions
here than there, I will speak of them.

For a few years past some of the most zealous Masons in
St. Louis have been holding meetings in St. Louis, to which
all Master Masons, particularly lodge officers, are invited
and urged to come. They call themselves the Craftsmen's
Club, they work under the supervision of the District Lec-
turer. Their meetings are largely attended, and if St. Louis
is the brightest spot on the Masonic map, the Craftsmen's
Club has a large share in the credit of making it so. But,
tracing the credit through the various instrumentalities to
its source, we come at last to the fountain head of instruc-
tion, to him whose soul and mind and body are devoted to
the work, whom it is no exaggeration to call the " Grand Old
Man," our Grand Lecturer, R. W. Bro. Allan McDowell. The
great significance of his teaching is not in the mere form and
ceremony, but in instruction in the meaning of it all — the un-
derstanding of the allegories. "When the young men of to-
day who are receiving his instructions shall have become old
men, and their minds turn back, as the minds of old men
will, to draw the comparison between the then and the now,
and they will say with pride that in their young days they
sat at the feet of this Gamaliel and learned their Masonry
from him.

Porto Rico was recognized.

Bro. Rufus E. Anderson reports on Correspondence
and gives several extracts from our Proceedings for
1904. We may remind him that the Grand Lodge of
Canada pays no mileage or per diem to representatives.

Lodges. 574; members, 40,98 ^ ; increase, 1,624.

A. S. Houston (Mexico), G. M.

John R. Parson (St. Louis), G. S.

MONTANA.

41st Communication, Butte, September 20, 1905.

Lew L. Callaway, G. M.

The proceedings were very brief. All the lodges made
returns and paid their fees. There were no appeals or
grievances. One new lodge was opened. " Residence "
was defined to be the place where the applicant is actually
domiciled and where he receives the privileges of citizen-
ship.

In his review of Canada for 1004 the Grnad Secretary

says :

There is a roll of about 600 beneficiaries receiving sums
from $10 up to $75. It is not likely that a majority of these
would be inmates of a Home if they had one ; but to support

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one-fourth at the rate of $150 per annum would cost nearly
twice as much as is now granted in benevolences. It strikes
one in glancing over the list that a large portion of the
population of Canada are widows, and it seems singular, as
Canada has not been engaged in any recent wars.

We presume our brothers to the north have canvassed the
relative advantages of a Home, and they prefer their present
system, which certainly reaches a larger number, and per-
haps accomplishes more good by making the beneficiaries
depend chiefly on themselves.

Lodges. 53; members. 4.227; increase, 214.
H. L. Frank (Butte), G. M.
Cornelius Hedges (Helena), G. S.

NEBRASKA.

48th Communication, Omaha, June 6, 1905.
Charles E. Burnham, G. M.
In his introduction he says :

The affairs of this jurisdiction were never in a more satis-
factory condition. The finances are all that could be desired,
we have ample funds for all purposes, and never in the his-
tory of the Grand Lodge has there been such an amount of
money on hand as at the present time. Possibly the net in-
crease of our membership is not as large as in former years,
but this is occasioned, in part, by the reason of suspensions,
or on account of increase in Grand Lodge dues. It is not
always great accretion in membership that denotes strength
— in fact, it is sometimes quite the reverse. It may be well
to here interpose a word of caution. I believe that the only
menace to this jurisdiction retaining its position well up in
the front ranks of the Masonic world, is from the apparent
interjection of commercialism into our lodges ; that is, the
tendency to increase our membership simply to obtain the
fees and dues, which at times seems to overshadow the prin-
ciple that it is quality which will strengthen the institution,
and not quantity.

The Grand Custodian reports 320 sessions of official
schools held in 55 different lodges, with a total attendance
of 4.911.

The card registry system was authorized, at a probable
cost of one thousand dollars.

The Grand Lodges of Xew South Wales and Yalle de
Mexico were recognized. Queensland was deferred.

In his review on our Proceedings of 1904 Bro. Charles
J. Phelps has the following on our District Deputies:

Under the District Deputy plan all but five of their three
hundred and eighty-one lodges were officially visited during
the year. This system seems to be thoroughly worked out

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in this jurisdiction. The District Deputy is required to ad-
vise and enlighten, and if occasion requires, to criticise, repri-
mand, or even suspend an offending lodge.

Lodges, 235; members, 14,719; increase, 528.
Melville R. Hopewell (Tekamah), G. M.
Francis E. White (Omaha)., G. S.

NEVADA.

41st Communication. Carson City, June 13, 1905.

George Gillson, G. M.

The opening paragraphs of the address of the Grand
Master displa^ a fund of eloquence and a true apprecia-
tion of the principles and beauties of the Masonic institu-
tion:

My feeble voice sounding across the rocky hills and sage-
brush-clad plains of Nevada may find an echo on the banks
of the sacred Ganges or in "far Cathay": in Egypt's ancient
pyramids and Persia's fire-crowned temples ; in the frozen
peaks of Iceland and Arabia's burning sands, as well as in
every city and hamlet of Europe and our own broad land.

With an organization so vast in its scope as to both time
and place, who can limit the influence of the achievements
of our noble order. And who. my brothers, among us can
fail to feel, in all its solemnity, the obligation resting upon
us, as individuals, to further the work and to follow in our
own lives the course mapped out for us in the grand scheme
of Masonry.

When the haughty Roman dames were boasting of and ex-
hibiting with ignoble rivalry, their costly adornments, the
noble Cornelia said, pointing with a loftier pride to her chil-
dren, " these are my jewels."

Her words have come to us " down the ringing grooves " of
Time, and may not we repeat them as proudly, pointing to
" the three jewels of Masonry." as our Manual calls them,
" inculcating the practice of these truly commendable vir-
tues "—Brotherly Love, Relief and Truth— these priceless
gems of soul which far " outshine the wealth of Ormus and
of Ind." and which glorify the wearer though clad in poorest
gard. as no jewel of the mine could ever do.

Love^which includes and embraces all in its heavenly
ministrations : Relief— which is Love's proof and materiali-
zation ; Truth— rarest of virtue on this earth and the one
most essential in the formation of a manly character.

When Hiram of Tyre laid the first stone in the grandest of
all earth's temples, and. with the same stroke of the trowel,
the foundation of Masonry, we, who have lived in an age
which demonstrates the incalculable worth and endurance of
the order of which we are proud to be members, may well be
justified in saying. " He builded better than he knew."

For even the Temple of Solomon in all its glory could not
have shone more dazzlingly before the astonished eyes of its

1 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.

beholders than does the fair and mystic fabric of Masonry to
the gaze of the world.

That material temple has been leveled with the dust, while
Masonry still stands as it has stood for ages and will stand
forever.

It has been said that " a good Mason is a good man," and
the statement is logically incontrovertible.

The underlying principles of Masonry are the basis of all
human goodness, nobility, chivalry toward woman, and hon-
esty toward man.

Even the seemingly opposing virtues find in it exemplifica-
tion.

Gentleness walks hand in hand with courage, mercy with
justice, leniency toward other's faults and failings with un-
swerving personal rectitude, generous hospitality with tem-
perance and self-control— every virtue without its accom-
panying vice.

The details show that the administration of the affairs
of the Grand Lodge was in good hands, and we are glad
to congratulate our old friend on his success and on the
esteem in which he is held by his brethren.

The Grand Orient of Brazil was recognized, as was
also the Grand Lodge of Benito Juarez, one of the numer-
ous Grand Lodges of Mexico. The application of
Queensland was deferred and that of Argentina was re-
fused.

We are glad to copy the following from the excellent
report of Bro. Edward D. Vanderlieth :

On the flag question we agree with Bro. Titcomb and have
fully expressed our views along the same line. Bro. Barlow
deems the display of the American flag in the lodge room
perfectly proper, as among the first lessons taught in Masonry
is that of loyalty to the government under which we live.
Perfectly proper, of course. Equally as proper would be the
display of the Ten Commandments, suitably framed, as a
Mason is obliged by his tenure to obey the moral law, but
why display either ? Masonry's every lesson inculcates
obedience to the government of the country in which we live.
A true Mason must be a true patriot. Its every lesson also
tends to make the brother who obeys a more virtuous man.
Our English brethren define Masonry as " a science of
morality." When it comes down to universality, which is
Masonry's most prominent characteristic, the weight is in
favor of the display of the decalogue of Moses. Neither is
as universal as Masonry, and neither is universally fit for
display, though both are perfectly proper. Yield not to the
spirit of display. Masonry's lessons are forcible enough
without display.

We differ with Bros. Titcomb and Barlow as to receiving
the petitions of Roman Catholics. Bro. Titcomb's pen was
dashing along the highroad of universality a few moments

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ago. Why forsake it ? If the candidate believes in God
and is otherwise worthy and well qualified, he is eligible, say
we. Bro. Titcomb fears a Roman Catholic may " switch
off." So may the finest locomotive on the best laid track,
but through trains keep running on the same old line. So
with Masonry. She continues business along the same old
lines. Like Tennyson's brook, " Men may come and men
may go, but she goes on forever." When it comes to the
switchers pouring her secrets into the ears of Papal Rome,
why brother, you know as well as we do that what Papacy
doesn't know about Masonry isn't worth knowing. Still Ma-
sonry lives. Let the Roman Catholics have the same right
to come and go as all other worthy brothers. A bad Method-
ist Mason is no worse than a bad Roman Catholic Mason, and
can do no more harm. Apply Byron's forcible definition of
a woman : " A woman so she's good, what does it signify ?"
A Mason, so he's good, what does it signify ? To Bro. Bar-
low, we beg to say, our experience has proven that Roman
Catholics can be as good Masons as any one else. Let's not
fight the Roman church because she fights us. That's not
Masonry, and besides the Roman church can not harm Ma-
sonry. She is no more invincible than the Pope is infallible.
History has proven it.

Canada for 1904 has a good notice.
Lodges, 22; members, 1.030; increase, 45.
Charles A. Beemer (Sparks), G. M.
Chauncey N. Noteware (Carson City), G. S.

NEW BRUNSWICK.

38th Communication, St. John, August 22, 1905.

Edwin J. Everett, G. M.

The past year was uneventful. Harmony prevails and
the lodges are in a vigorous and healthy state. The
Grand Master reports two new lodges.

The Committee on Ritual carefully went over all the
ceremonies and found that there is uniformity of work
in the jurisdiction, such differences as exist, and they
are not numerous, being almost wholly in phraseology.
Agreement was come to upon all the points of difference,
and the committee entrusted to the memory of two of its
members the exact wording in these cases, these brethren
undertaking to visit the lodges and to explain where ex-
planation is necessary.

The Grand Lodge of Queensland was recognized.
The report on this subject is by M. W. Bro. John V.
Ellis, one of the most able and best informed Masons to
be found anywhere. We copy the conclusion of his re-
port, which sustains our position that there is no rule re-

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quiring a majority of the lodges to form a new Grand
Lodge :

There are remonstrances from the Grand Lodges of Scot-
land and of England against recognizing this Grand Lodge,
but this Grand Lodge was itself formed upon the theory that
the lodges in an independent political jurisdiction had a per-
fect right to form a Grand Lodge. On that principle the
Grand Lodge of Queensland was formed and has been recog-
nized by many Grand Lodges. Queensland is certainly enti-
tled to have a Grand Lodge of its own. and while it is not es-
tablished by a majority of the lodges in the State, there were
nearly forty lodges concerned in its formation. Your com-
mittee are of the opinion that it should be recognized as an
independent Masonic authority for the aforesaid State and
fraternal relations entered into with it.

Lodges, 35; members, 2,200; increase, 55.
Edwin I. Everett (St. John), G. M.
J. Twining Hartt (St. John), G. S.

NEW HAMPSHIRE.

116th Communication, Concord, May 17, 1905.

The Grand Master, Bro. Henry I. Hazelton, was ab-
sent through illness and his address was read by the
Deputy. Representatives were exchanged with West-
ern Australia, Costa Rica and New South Wales.

A committee was appointed to prepare a digest of the
decisions of the Grand Lodge.

We are glad to notice that perpetual jurisdiction over
rejected candidates will be abolished in this jurisdiction.
The Committee on Jurisprudence, whose report was
adopted, say in conclusion :

The situation is such that the principle of perpetual juris-
diction, which was a wise thing and worked good results in
the earlier days of the craft, and exercised a salutary influ-
ence over its management, at the present time owing to the
change of situation, increase in numbers, and broadened pur-
poses for which Masonry is recognized and stands, it seems
wise that we should adopt a rule that conforms as nearly as
practicable to that established in the majority of the states.
and which the craft generally assents to as wise and proper.

In view of these considerations the committee would
recommend that the Grand Lodge so amend its rules and
regulations as to establish the five year limit to jurisdiction
over rejected material.

The committee recommend that an amendment to the
grand constitution be filed for consideration at the proper
time, providing for the proposed change of the law.

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The same committee reported on life membership in
part as follows :

There is quite a distinction between the principle upon
which life membership is sustained, and that by which a
lodge is authorized to remit the payment of annual dues. It
being the duty of the members to pay their annual dues,
there is no consideration derived from such payment where-
by the lodge is under any obligations or has any authority to
exempt them from their payment or make any distinction in
the matter of relationship to the lodge by reason thereof.

An assessment is the levy of a tax upon the members of a
lodge for some extraordinary purpose. It has no relation
to the annual dues and is not governed by any by-law con-
cerning them. It is lawful upon the ground that the lodge
has authority to maintain its existence and discharge the
duties of Masonry and require an equal payment from all its
members.

It is our opinion that the creating of life membership and
the exemption of members from payment of annual dues by
reason of having paid for a term of years, such dues, until the
aggregate amount shall equal forty dollars, as in this case,
is entirely without consideration and is unwarranted, either
in moral ethics or Masonic law.

Such a by-law is unconscionable and creates an inequality
between the different members of the lodge.

The principle at the bottom of all taxation and all require-
ments concerning the payment of money as such, either to
societies or municipalities, is the same — it is that in all re-
spects there should be an equality in the burdens as well as
in rights and privileges.

It is in our opinion that the lodge has authority to make an
assessment upon all its members, both those who are within
and without this classification of " life membership " alike,
and it is their duty to pay the same.

In future the names of candidates are not to be printed
in the notices of meetings.

Bro. A. S. Wait again reports on Correspondence and
reviews our Proceedings for 1904.

Lodges, 79 ; members, 9.565 ; decrease, 7.

Ira A. Chase (Bristol). G. M.

Frank D. Woodbury (Concord). G. S.

MEW JERSEY.

118th Communication, Trenton, March 22, 1905.
John H. Wilkins, G. M.

The Grand Master made over 100 visitations. On the
work of the District Grand Lodges he says :

The usual number of District Grand Lodges have been held
during the year. From the reports I have received, and by
personal observation, I am convinced that the Craft has a

liv GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.

thorough knowledge of the Ritual, and the zeal which the
officers display in seeking to be as near perfect as possible,
is very gratifying to the Grand Master and reflects great
credit upon the Grand Lodge and District Deputies. This
has not been the work of one or two years, but is the result
of patient, laborious and painstaking efforts on their part.
To properly attend to their duties they must devote a great
deal of their time, energy and thought. They are the repre-
sentatives of the Grand Master in their respective districts,
and it is to them that the Grand Master looks to be kept in-
formed of the condition of affairs and of the welfare of the
Craft. I desire to follow the example of my predecessors,
and extend to them my warmest thanks and approbation for
their loyalty and assistance during the year.

Their Masonic Home is doing good work. There are
64 inmates, and the per capita cost of maintenance was
$271.04 for the year. The farm was a decided success,
producing $2,000 worth of farm products, showing a
profit of $633.89. The new Orphanage has been com-
pleted, a substantial building for the little ones, and
handsomely furnished.

Bro. W. Holt Apgar has an excellent report on Corre-
spondence. Canada for 1904 has a good notice. On
the Grand Master question he has the following remarks :

Now. as to the office of Grand Master. All ancient Ma-
sonic manuscripts, beginning with Halliwell in 1390. speak of
a General Assembly of Masons as an existing institution con-
vened annually. Who called this assembly? Who presided
over it ? The title of the office is of little consequence. The
fact that there was such an officer confirms the conclusion
reached by our committee. In the ancient charges compiled
in 1717, from all available sources, the office of Grand Mas-
ter is three times referred to, but never as the Grand Master
of the Grand Lodge. He is there stated to be " The Grand
Master of all the Lodges." If speculative Masonry had its
origin in 1717, at the formation of the Grand Lodge of Eng-
land ; if, in other words, it was a creation and not a develop-
ment, then the position of our brothers in Wyoming and
Illinois would undoubtedly be correct. But speculative Ma-
sonry was a development — a plant of gradual growth from the
old guild of Masons existing in England for countless ages,
and imported into that country from France and Rome.
That this was so is conclusively proved by the fact that the
Grand Lodge of England was formed by lodges then in exist-
ence. From whence did they derive their authority ? How
and by what authority were they created? They antedated
the Grand Lodge by many years. Was their creation spon-
taneous, or did they owe their existence to an authorized Ma-
sonic authority? That the latter is the true solution of the
question is proved conclusively by this extract from the an-
cient charges in which the ruler of the Craft is spoken of, 'not

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as the Grand Master of the Grand Lodge, but as the Grand
Master of all the Lodges.

Lodges, 177; members, 23,487; increase, 1,386.
Benjamin F. Wakefield (Passaic), G. M.
Thomas H. R. Redway (Trenton), G. S.

NEW SOUTH WALES.

Proceedings from June, 1904, to June, 1905.

Four quarterly and two special meetings.

John C. Remington, G. M.

At a special installation meeting on July 18, 1904, there
were nearly 3,500 brethren, including a number of distin-
guished visitors from the neighboring States. The
Governor-General, Admiral Sir Harry Rawson, K.C.B.,
who is a Past Grand Warden of England, was present,
and also the Grand Master and other Grand Officers
from Queensland. In the response of the Governor-
General we find the following:

All along the line, wherever we look, it does not matter
whether it is at the number of lodges, the number of Masons,
the number of new certificates issued, or in the financial and
charitable work of the Craft, everywhere we find the same
impulse given to Freemasonry by our Grand Master. (Ap-
plause.) Since we were here last year I have travelled a
good deal through the State, and I have visited a few of your
lodges and have been delighted with the excellent manner in
which their working is carried out. (Applause.) The
Grand Master has made a few remarks, which are very com-
plimentary to me, with reference to the possibility of my be-
ing elected to the office of Grand Master, but I hope to see its
present occupant continue in the chair, for I feel that you
have in him one who can do such good work for the Craft as
to make Freemasonry a living force in New South Wales,
while I certainly should not have the time to attend to the
duties as I should think it necessary to do if I held such an
exalted position.

The lodges presented to the Grand Master, on his sixth
re-election, his portrait in oils, specially painted for the
occasion, and a piamond pendant to Mrs. Remington.

September 14, 1904.

The following was adopted :

That this Grand Lodge do grant its fraternal recognition to
the Grand Lodge of Queensland, formed on the 25th April,
1904, as a sister Grand Lodge, and that the hearty congratu-
lations of this Grand Lodge be conveyed to R. W. Bro. George
Samuel Hutton upon his election as Grand Master of Queens-
land.

lvi GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.

June 13, 1905.

The Grand Master says :

I had the pleasure last month of a visit, all too brief, from
M. W. Bro. Richard T. Walkem, K. C„ a Past Grand Master
of Canada. He was only a few days in Sydney, but was for-
tunately able to accompany me to the installation meeting at
Petersham, of Lodge Prince Alfred, No. 94. He was highly
pleased with the work, and was good enough to say that he
would carry back with him to his own Grand Lodge pleasant
recollections of the prosperous and happy state of Free-
masonry in New South Wales.

Permission was given to a lodge to wear a jubilee
jewel in commemoration of their working for over fifty
years. The fee for the permit was fixed at five guineas.

The Grand Inspector of Workings in his report says :

A change in established rule, custom and practice is creep-
ing in in some of the lodges in respect to the position of the
Ashlars. For all time in New South Wales they have been
placed on either side of the Tracing Board, and to me that is
the correct position for them. Although precedent for such
an opinion cannot be found, yet the highest authorities agree
on the point that they should be on the floor of the lodge,
from the fact that our ritual lays it down that they are the
material for the brethren to work and practise upon. In two
lodges I have observed them on the dais, and I trust that
such an innovation will be discontinued and that they be
placed according to our established custom in their regularly
recognized positions.

Bro. Arthur J. Scott reports on Correspondence and
reviews Canada for 1904.

The progress of the Craft is thus shown :

The total number of lodges in active work is 201, an in-
crease of three during the year.

Subscribing members number 10,510. an increase of 466
since our last annual report.

Grand Lodge Fund increased by £339 to £3,585.

Benevolent Fund increased by £770 to £10,764.

Freemasons' Orphan Society, increased by £809 to £26.229.

Freemasons' Benevolent Institution, increased by £450 to
£8.419.

The territory is divided into metropolitan and 23 country
districts, under inspectors, whose quarterly reports will be
found embodied in these proceedings.

Sir Harrv Rawson (Svdnev). G. M.
Arthur H. P.ray (Sydney).' G. S.

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NEW ZEALAND.

Annual Communication, Palmerston, Mav 10, 1905

Alfred H. Burton, G. M.

They are in the happy position of being able to dis-
courage the increase of lodges, regarding quality rather
than numbers. The Grand Master spent over six weeks
in visiting, and he reports a healthy condition throughout
almost all the lodges.

The matter of circular appeals for assistance is caus-
ing some trouble. Of late years there has been a greater
number of these appeals promoted by the 50 lodges re-
maining under their old constitutions than by the 140
under Grand Lodge. The President of the Heard says:

For 15 years Grand Lodge has. without let or hindrance,
suffered her lodges to be flooded with appeals from those
who prefer remaining under the old constitutions. Surely
if there is a reason for the 39 lodges of the English Constitu-
tion, the 5 lodges of the Irish Constitution, and the 11 lodges
of the Scottish Constitution remaining under their several
home governments, they should at least face the responsi-
bility of providing for those of their members who may re-
quire assistance.

After some discussion, the following was adopted :

That it be an instruction to the Boards of Benevolence and
General Purposes to submit to the next Annual Communica-
tion of Grand Lodge a definite proposal confining the issue of
circular appeals to the lodges under the jurisdiction of Grand
Lodge.

The Board had no hesitation in recommending the
recognition of the Grand Lodge of Queensland, and the
motion was unanimously adopted.

The Grand Lodp-e of Scotland recognized the Grand
Lodge of New Zealand in 1899. Afterwards they said
they did not mean it, and they now submit what they call
Articles of Recognition, which contain conditions impos-
sible for New Zealand to accept, as they would involve
perpetual co-ordination of authority in the territory.
One of these conditions is that the Grand Lodge of Scot-
land might at any time revive any of their dormant
lodges, and another was that if any lodge was desirous of
working under the Grand Lodge of Scotland it could ob-
tain a charter from that Grand Lodge. Then they wind
up with the following extraordinary threat :

In the event of the Grand Lodge of New Zealand, or its
subordinate lodges or members, refusing or failing to comply

lviii GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.

with the foregoing conditions within twelve months from the
last date hereof, the Grand Lodge of Scotland shall hold that
the Grand Lodge of New Zealand is no longer desirous of fra-
ternal relations with the Grand Lodge of Scotland, and the
latter shall be entitled to continue to exercise its sovereign
jurisdiction in the said colony as heretofore, irrespective of
the existence of the Grand Lodge of New Zealand, and as if
the same had no existence.

The correspondence is voluminous and we can only
give the conclusion of the last reply of New Zealand :

There has been no misapprehension upon our part con-
cerning the terms of your letter of 2nd March. 1899, and no
justification whatever exists for your Grand Lodge attempt-
ing or threatening to revoke its deliberate and voluntary act,
nor can we for one moment believe that your Grand Lodge
would seriously entertain such an idea. The misunderstand-
ing has been on your part, and the need for written Articles
of Agreement has arisen from the unwarrantable action of
your Provincial Grand Master in the North Island in estab-
lishing a new lodge in this territory after recognition had
been accorded to us. and your Grand Lodge's having upheld
him in what is clearly an invasion of our sovereign rights.

The Articles submitted by you are out of the question, for
the reason set forth in our letter of 17th November, and we
trust you will accept those of the Grand Lodges of England
and Ireland, thus securing uniformity of conditions and les-
sening the chance of misunderstanding in future.

A valuable gift was received from Bro. F. J. Browne,
of Dawson City, consisting- of three gavels made from
the ivory tusks of an extinct mastodon, with stands to
match, all heavily mounted with pure gold taken out of
Bro. Browne's mine in the Klondike.

Five -new lodges are reported, two of them formerly
under the Grand Lodge of Scotland.

Lodges. 13s; members. 7.221; increase, S90.

Alfred H. Burton, G. M.

Malcolm Xiccol (Dunedin), G. S.

NORTH CAROLINA.

119th Communication. Raleigh. Tanuarv 9. 1906.

W. S. Liddell. G. M.

The vear has been one of unprecedented growth, the
Grand Lecturers have had all the work they could do. and
harmony pervades the entire jurisdiction. The Oxford
Orphan Asylum remains their brightest jewel and the
pride of North Carolina Masons. Eleven new lodges
were established and three dormant lodges revived.

The District Deputy system was adopted.

FOREIGN CORRESPONDENCE. Iix

Cuba, Costa Rica and Queensland were recognized.

Bro. John A. Collins reports on Correspondence. Ex-
tracts from our Proceedings of 1905 are given with com-
plimentary remarks. From the review of Montana we
quote his remarks on Masonic Homes:

In the political division known as North Carolina there are
very few rich men, as that term is understood to-day, and not
many very poor— none so poor as to go hungry. Some of our
lodges contribute to the relief of needy brethren and their
families, and when the lodge is unable to assume the whole
expense, sister lodges are asked to help, and they generally
respond cheerfully. This local help of the lodges, and the
habit of our people to be self-reliant and to shrink from re-
ceiving alms, are the factors that have contributed in keep-
ing the " indigent worthy brother " out of sight in North
Carolina. But with the changed conditions following the
erection of a Home the majority of these unseen dependents
would come out of the woods and present themselves for ad-
mission, obviously because lodges and individual Masons
would willingly transfer the care of these to Grand Lodge.
The Homes for old men and women have ever impressed us
with the belief that they are too costly to the benefactors
and unsatisfactory to the beneficiaries. We firmly believe
that the money expended in pay of officers and attendants,
in maintenance and repairs and betterments, insurance and
other expenses would bring better results if judiciously dis-
bursed to these old people at their homes. But we have no
quarrel with those who believe in the institutional system
and have only feeling of admiration and respect for the good-
ness of heart and zeal which keep Bro. Hedges in front of the
line. To use a local phrase, we are " sot in our ways " on
this subject and can see no better way.

Lodges, 338; members, 15.528; increase, 950.
F. D. Winston (Windsor), G. M.
John C. Drewry (Raleigh), G. S.

NORTH DAKOTA.

16th Communication, Grand Forks, June 2j, 1905.

James W. Foley, G. M.

The Grand Master reports two new lodges. Harmony
prevails and most of the lodges are doing well.

The Grand Lecturer held 66 Schools of Instruction, in
all the chartered lodges except seven.

Porto Rico and Queensland were recognized.

The following resolution was adopted :

Be it resolved, That the functions of Grand Lecturer in-
clude those of a Grand Auditor, whose duties shall consist in
examining the records of particular lodges, and instructing
them in a uniform system of keeping their minutes, accounts,

lx GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.

card systems, and all work of a business nature, as well as
to instruct in the ritualistic and esoteric work, and that said
officer shall be appointed in consultation with the Grand Sec-
retary and work in conjunction with the Grand Secretary's
office the better to facilitate the duties thereof.

It was decided to limit the Correspondence report to a
compilation of decisions and legislation, which is cer-
tainly very dull reading- to most of the members.

Just as the tellers had finished counting the ballots for Bro.
Grant S. Hagar. Deputy Grand Master, an awful hail storm
broke over the city, destroying all of the windows at the
Grand East, and the wind scattered the Grand Secretary's
papers and the ballots promiscuously over the lodge room.
The brethren rushed to the dining room for tables and barri-
caded the windows of the lodge room with them, holding
them in place through great efforts. The streets were filled
for the time being with runaway horses, it being impossible
for the drivers to live in the fusilade of hail stones which
fell. The Grand Secretary had fortunately made a memo-
randum of the ballot, which he preserved from the ravages
of the storm. Some were unkind enough to say that the
storm came as a result of Bro Hagar's election, but Bro.
Hagar declared that it was the applause of heaven. What-
ever the cause, it was an event which the members of Grand
Lodge will not soon forget. It is needless to say that con-
fusion prevailed among the workmen, and the dignity of the
occasion was forgotten in the excitement of the moment. In
due time order was restored, none of the brethren were in-
jured, and peace and harmony prevailed.

Lodges. 74; members, 5.153: increase, 306.
Louis A. Tacobson (Hope). G. M.
Frank J. Thompson (Farsro), G. S.

NOVA SCOTIA.

40th Communication. Sydney, C. B.. lune 14. IQ05.

Charles R. Smith. G. M.

The Craft is prospering and harmony prevails. The
Grand Master had a busy year and filled the office with
great ability. He made numerous visits and opened a
new lodge at Sydney.

The District Deputies made full reports, showing
duties well performed.

The Grand Lodge of Queensland was recognized.

It was resolved that :

No lodge in this jurisdiction shall be permitted to confer
degrees at the request of another lodge unless such request
is transmitted through the Grand Secretary, and the same
course is to be pursued in applying for a waiver of jurisdic-
tion.

FOREIGN CORRESPONDENCE. lxi

The following was adopted:

That each member of every subordinate lodge in the juris-
diction shall contribute yearly the sum of twenty-five cents
towards the support of aged and indigent Freemasons in some
suitable Masonic institution, in addition to his regular dues
to his lodge, and that each lodge shall collect and send with
its annual returns to Grand Lodge such additional amount,
not less than twenty-five cents per capita of its full member-
ship.

The Grand Secretary reports on Correspondence and
reviews Canada for 1904.

Lodges. 66; members. 4,417: increase, 246.
Charles R. Smith (Amherst), G. M.
Thomas Mowbray (Halifax), G. S.

OHIO.

96th Communication. Cincinnati. October 18, 1905.

Clifford G. Ballou. G. M.

Before the address of the Grand Master was delivered
a pleasant episode took place. Bro. \Y. M. Cunning-
ham, P. G. M., was addressed in complimentary terms
and congratulated on his having completed 50 years of
service in the Grand Lodge. Reference was made to
his many and important services, especially those of
Foreign Correspondent for the past 20 years. A gold
medal, specially struck in his honor, was presented to
him with many tokens of esteem and appreciation by the
brethren.

The Grand Master reports a prosperous year. Every
lodge in the State was inspected by the District Lectur-
ers. The Grand Master believes it is dangerous to
organize weak lodges. He would not open Grand Lodge
unless " Old Glory " was conspicuously displayed. He
visited extensively, meeting and addressing 9.162 Masons.

By-laws providing for life membership were disap-
proved.

A committee was appointed on the celebration of their
centenary in 1908.

The following resolutions were adopted.

Resolved. That the explanation of the Council of Swiss
Grand Lodge Alpina and its disavowal of any intent to har-
bor or recognize irregular or clandestine Masons is, in our
estimation, ample.

Resolved. That we are in sympathy with the Swiss Grand
Lodge Alpina in its efforts towards an intelligent understand-
ing and exchange of Masonic information and the promotion

Ixii GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.

of truly Masonic ideals, and that we heartily congratulate it
upon the work it has already accomplished in this direction.

Bro. W. M. Cunningham presented his 24th report on
Correspondence, and we can see no abatement of his
great mental ability. His report is full of information
and intensely interesting. In his introduction we find
the following:

In a recent communication of Bro. Hughan, to the Masonic
Voice and Review, he says " Operative lodges received and
adopted Speculative Neophytes from the fifteenth century
(and by tradition centuries before then), minutes of such re-
ceptions existing from the year 1600. The Lodge of Edin-
burgh, No. 1, Scotland, the oldest in the world, possesses a
series of records of its meetings from 1599 down to the
present year of grace, thus overlapping the ' revival ' and
grand lodge eras.

" There are many lodges which have preserved their
minutes for two hundred and fifty years or more. Precisely
when lodges for speculative objects were established is not
quite clear. In England we meet with one under the wing
of the ' Masons' Company.' of London, from 1620-21. Its
grant of arms dates from 1472, and is ours, in part, by adop-
tion. It was this lodge that was visited in 1682 by Elias
Ashmole. who was admitted as a member of the Speculative
lodge held at Warrington in 1646. as described in his famous
dairy — a class lodge really, and one of the earliest known.

" After a long and close study of the history of the Frater-
nity, I have no hesitation in declaring that I consider the con-
tinuity of the society for at least five hundred years can be,
and has been, clearly proved by actual documents, that by
tradition it is more ancient, and that its nature and princi-
ples are such that so long as brethren practice what they are
taught in our lodges Freemasonry is one of the oldest, most
beneficent, loyal, patriotic and fraternal institutions in the
universe "

Probably the oldest Masonic medal extant is that struck in
commemoration of the foundation of a lodge in Florence by
Lord Charles Sackville, Duke of Middlesex, in the year 1733.
He was the great-grandson of Thomas Sackville, who in 1561
was Grand Master of the Masons acknowledging the jurisdic-
tion of the Grand Lodge of York.

There are two specimens of the Sackville medal in the
British Museum, and two in the collection attached to Bod-
ley's Library at Oxford. Both the examples in the British
Museum are in silver ; one of those at Oxford is in gold and
the other in silver.

A fifth example is in the renowned collection of W. Bro.
George W. Bain, of Sunderland.

A sixth specimen is in the collection of the Lodge Archi-
medes, in Altenburg. These six are all that are known to
be in existence.

There can be no doubt of the sincerity of Charles Sack-
ville's liking for Florence and its society, judging by the pro-
longation of his stay there. He left himself barely time

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enough to stop a few days in Paris on his hurried return
journey to England, or. rather, to Ireland. Leaving Florence
in June, in time to accompany his father, " with a very great
retinue." to Ireland.

The Earl of Middlesex had not been in Dublin many weeks
before we find him attending a " Grand Meeting " of Free
Masons, in very good company, viz. :

•' 1733. Dublin, Saturday, Nov. 24 — On Thursday last, be-
ing the 22nd inst. there was a Grand Meeting of the Right
"Worshipful Society of Free Masons at the Hoop Tavern on
Cork Hill, where was present the Rt. Worshipful the Lord
Viscount Kingsland, Grand Master ; the Lord Viscount Ty-
rone, Deputy Grand Master ; the Right. Hon. the Lord King-
ston the Earl of Middlesex, the Lord Viscount Mountjoy. Sir
Seymour Pyle, Bart., etc."

Canada for 1904 receives fraternal mention.
In his review of Connecticut he savs :

Whilst being in accord with our M. W. Brother upon so
many Masonic matters, yet we do not concur in his views as
noted under Washington, viz.. that the ceremonies of the
Third degree teach " the resurrection of the body " (i. e.. the
natural body). On the contrary, the raising noted is of the
spiritual " unto life," and for a reburial only of the natural
body, hence the misapplication. That the immortality of the
soul is taught in every degree of lesson of Freemasonry is
doubtless true, and that as St. Paul says (I Cor. xv. 44) . " \t
is sown a natural body : it is raised a spiritual body There
is a natural body and there is a spiritual body," is also a self-
evident truth.

The words of the ritual even would seem to not justify this
comparatively modern signification. Ancient Symbology
would indicate that, as in the corresponding mysteries of
antiquity, by the ceremonies referred to, reference is doubt-
less had to " Lost Truth." That with mankind darkness
prevailed, the murderous assaults of ignorance, fanaticism.
and crime having caused the " burial " of " Goodness and
Truth " in the obscure grave of doubt, desolation and despair:
after its search, when found, the subjugation of the spirit
of evil by divine love and wisdom, their separation from the
putridity of their environments and the restoration and
elevation of " Goodness and Truth " to spiritual power and
control, followed by the subsequent burial of the evil and
false, symbolized by the decaying body so long deprived of
life, would, in the opinion of the writer, be a more satisfac-
tory explanation of this beautiful symbolism and its solem-
nity be the more enhanced because divested of errors fully
indicated in the esoteric lesson.

And under " Idaho "

More than half a centu
me opinion that those bieiuicu wuu cue uk: mU;il *«.,—. , -
nest workers in Freemasonry are largely among those who
are not satisfied to remain in ignorance of its literature or

More than half a century's observation is a confirmation of
the opinion that those brethren who are the most loyal, ear-

lxiv GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.

other degrees or to confine their Masonic knowledge to the
narrow limits of merely the literal ritual of the degrees of
Entered Apprentice, Fellow Craft and Master Mason.

The intelligent Masonic student is the one who knows that
the Masonry of those degrees dominates or ranks all other
grades, and it is only the narrow-minded, non-reading Mason
who, upon the one hand, is satisfied to be called a Mason
without any effort upon his part to know more of its teach-
ings and its mysteries, or the seeker after notoriety and dis-
play, upon the other hand, who imagines that tinsel and high
sounding names confer rank upon him above his fellows :
neither of which classes are of much use to the fraternity.

Lodges. 505; members, 61,636; increase. 3.393.
Lewis P. Schaus (Newark), G. M.
J. H. Bromwell (Cincinnati), G. S.

OKLAHOMA.

1.1th Communication, Guthrie. February 13, 1906.
George H. Phillips. G. M.

The address is full of details of official work. We
extract a few samples and decisions :

Mrs. Alice D. Montfort, of Chandler, sent out a chain letter
asking aid for an Odd-Fellows' Orphan's Home.

Some enthusiast, in making his or her three copies of the
letter, changed the I. O. O. F. to A. F. & A. M. and the trou-
ble began Letters of inquiry began coming from different
parts of the United States, and were so frequent that I
directed our Grand Secretary to issue an explanatory circu-
lar to every Grand Jurisdiction in the United States denying
any Masonic connection with the letter.

On August 21. I directed the Grand Secretary to post R. F.
Clark, of Scottsville Lodge. Scottsville. 111., who was sus-
pended by them for one year for gross unmasonic conduct,
as a fraud and imposter. I did this on complaint of some of
our brothers who had been imposed on by him.

September 25th I posted W. D. McKitchen as an imposter.

On January 8th. 1906. I wrote to the Master of Beaver
Lodge, No. 128, to have charges preferred against John Ma-
lone and expel him from our Order. This was done because
in 1896 Malone visited Ponsa City Lodge. Washashe Lodge at
Pawhuska. and Pawnee Lodge, when he was not a Mason, for
which our Grand Lodge had ordered him posted as an im-
poster.

There has been trouble in several of our lodges, but in every
case but one peace and harmony have prevailed, being in-
duced by that spirit of brotherly love and charity which
should ever characterize us.

Nardin Lodge had a lodge trial which was presided over by
R. W. G. S. W , F. D. Sparks, who settled the whole trouble
with both sides satisfied and peace prevailing.

FOREIGN CORRESPONDENCE. lxv

I received a letter from a brother member of Waukomis
Lodge containing statements that caused me to send Bro. M.
A. Kelso, of Enid Lodge, down to investigate, which he did
and sent me the affidavits of several of the brothers with the
suggestion that I go personally. I accordingly made my ar-
rangements to go, but was unavoidably prevented, and at the
last hour prevailed on Bro. L. N. Bushorr, P. M. of Pawnee
Lodge No. 17, to go in my stead.

In his report to me he stated that his investigation ended
in a love feast, the trouble was gone over and all of the
charges and counter charges were withdrawn.

I went to Oklahoma City and adjusted some misunder-
standing between the brothers of that jurisdiction

Will the fact established by evidence of such a continuous
series of business dealings in the character of buying and not
paying for goods from everybody who can be induced to sell
him warrant and support a charge of fraudulent treatment
of the transaction ?

Answer : Yes, but leaving out the fraudulent intent such
actions tend to bring " the good name of Masonry into re-
proach." I think your lodge should take cognizance.

H. T. King, Master of Agra Lodge, asks if they can confer
degrees on a man who is under indictment.

Answer : Yes, but it is not expedient, wait for the law's
action.

Question by R. J. Woodman, Secretary Lambert, U. D. :
We rent from I. O. O. F They are going to move the lodge
building to new townsite, three-fourths of a mile away, and
may move it before our lodge meets. What shall we do ?

Answer : Follow Masonic Law, and if building is moved
before you can take proper action you have done your duty.
Moving the lodge is hereby approved.

Question by Good Will Lodge, No. 129, Cushing. O. T : A
brother is ready for his third degree, when he is arrested,
charged with assault and battery. Shall we confer the de-
gree or wait ?

Answer : From your statement of facts I see no reason
why the brother should not take the third degree.

Texmo Lodge wants to move their lodge room 1.100 feet,
and wants to know if they must follow the law as given in
article 8, section 12.

Answer : Yes, unless the new site is within the present
city limits. If so, you do not need my permission.

Fifteen new lodges were opened :

The Grand Lecturer visited and instructed J2 lodges,
and he reports very considerable progress.

At the evening session an hour was spent in the dis-
cussion of Masonic jurisprudence, the brethren pro-
pounding interrogatories and the Grand Master answer-
ing them with the assistance of the Past Grand Masters.

Resolutions were adopted to further the establishment
of a Masonic Home.

lxvi GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.

An amendment to the Constitution seems to indicate
that in future Past Masters will not be members of
Grand Lodge.

In his review of Canada for 1905 the Grand Secretary
says :

The reports of the District Deputy Grand Masters show a
most perfect system of supervision that we find in no other
Grand Lodge, giving as it does the membership and work of
each lodge, the amount expended for relief and insurance,
the average attendance, financial standing and various other
matters of interest which makes these reports very complete.

A notable feature of this Journal is the historical address
delivered by M. W. Bro J. Ross Robertson. Too lengthy to
reproduce and quotations would spoil it.

Lodges, 141 ; members, 6,yyy ; increase, 837.
Fred D. Sparks (Ponca City), G. M.
James S. Hunt (Guthrie), G. S.

OREGON.

55th Communication, Portland, June 14, 1905.

Thomas Gray, G. M.

He reports but one decision :

The only response which might possibly be classed as a
decision was one in reply to the question as to whether a
Mason who is a member of a lodge in New York, and engaged
in keeping a saloon in Oregon, would, if he should die, be en-
titled to a Masonic funeral.

To this my reply was as follows : " That Masonic burial
should be denied any Master Mason holding membership in
any other jurisdiction, who at the time of his death was en-
gaged in an occupation prohibited to Masons by our penal
code ; notwithstanding the restriction does not exist in the
Grand Lodge from which he hails."

This ruling was approved, and we presume it is in ac-
cord with their law, but hardly with the comity that
should prevail among Grand Lodges. New Yorkers
should be careful not to die in Oregon.

Perpetual jurisdiction over rejected candidates was
very properlv abolished. A Constitutional amendment
was adopted fixing the period at five years from the date
of rejection.

Bro. J. M. Hodson reports on Correspondence and re-
views Canada for 1904. We may remind him that our
Grand Lodge pays no mileage or per diem, so that it is
not surprising that all our lodges are not represented in
Grand Lodge.

FOREIGN CORRESPONDENCE. lxvii

In his notice of Delaware he has the following on non-
affiliates :

The best medicine we know of is for the faithful to strive
to live up to our obligations, and make the lodge such an in-
teresting home that the otherwise careless can not afford to
forego its pleasures. For the slothful brother who will
neither attend lodge nor pay dues we have but little use, and
less sympathy ; the sooner he is off the list the better for the
Fraternity. It was a mistake to ever initiate him. It re-
quires a peculiar class of mind and heart to make a really
useful and worthy Mason, and where these qualities are ab-
sent all the dues you can ever collect will never pay for your
trouble.

We also quote as follows :

Every true Mason realizes two sides to the body of Ma-
sonry. One. the secular, which is devoted to fraternity,
business and the social virtues : all well enough — in fact,
good, and greatly to be coveted and guarded, in their proper
places. Another, the religious, which takes the candidate
in a state of nature, in darkness, and step by step unfolds to
him. by thorough explanation of ritualistic teachings, and by
symbols conveys to his mind the most perfect system of re-
ligious philosophy ever taught to man, and which, if compre-
hended and obeyed, brings him into perfect light. Demon-
strating the Fatherhood of God and establishing the Brother-
hood of Man. And while vigorously supporting secular
Masonry, we hold it as the most sacred duty of every
teacher and writer to be ever ready to impress the deeper
and more valuable principles which, if understood and
worked out in life, truly fits for the Temple not made with
hands, eternal in the Heavens.

Lodges, 107 ; members, 7,322 ; increase, 342.
W. H. Flanagan (Grant's Pass). G. M.
James F. Robinson (Eugene), G. S.

PENNSYLVANIA.

During the year 1905, 24,897 persons visited the
library, an increase of 2,476 over the previous year. We
copy part of the report of the Library Committee :

The R. W. Deputy Grand Master, Bro. George W. Kendrick,
Jr., has deposited in the library his Masonic jewels, number-
ing 23 pieces of gold and silver and ornamented with precious
stones, which will be properly framed, and will make an in-
teresting and valuable addition to the large collection of
Masonic jewels, numbering 217 pieces, now the property of
Grand Lodge. When Bro. Kendrick becomes R. W. Grand
Master he will have occupied all the highest positions in the
Grand Bodies of this jurisdiction.

From Bro. W. A. MacCalla and Mrs. M. MacCalla Foster,

lxviii GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.

son and daughter of Past Grand Master Bro. Clifford P. Mac-
Calla, his Masonic jewels and the books on Freemasonry
from his library.

From Bro. Jacob W. Jackson, one of the oldest Past Masters
of Franklin Lodge, No. 134, a finely hand painted and embroi-
dered apron dated 1813.

Lodge No. 51 has deposited a punk boat from China and
used at their Table Lodge for the past sixty years, two blue
china pitchers purchased in 1793, two decorated and gilt
china pitchers purchased in 1813, and 13 pieces of china and
glass from the set of china purchased by the lodge in London
in 1809.

From the committee on the sesqui-centennial anniversary
of the initiation of Bro. George Washington, a fine walnut
case, containing the souvenir medals and plates and seven
volumes bound in half-morocco, with all the invitations, pro-
grams, menus, newspaper clippings, cards of admission, and
letters connected with that event.

In addition to the above your committee has secured by
purchase the following :

The Sentimental and Masonic Magazine, Volumes 1 to 5,
Dublin, 1792-1794. Bro. W. J. Chetwoode Crawley, R. W.
Grand Treasurer of the Grand Lodge of Ireland, in writing
to the librarian and congratulating the Grand Lodge on ob-
taining these volumes further says, " the Sentimental and
Masonic Magazine is one of the rarest sets in Masonic litera-
ture."

A complete set of the proceedings of the Grand Lodge of
England from 1770 to date.

Almost complete sets of The Freemason and of The Free-
mason's Chronicle, both published in England.

Through gifts and purchase the china Masonic pitchers,
plates, etc.. now number 127 pieces, and the medals and
mark pennies now number nearly 900 pieces.

The sum of $500 was appropriated to the fund for the
relief of the oppressed and helpless Jews in Russia.

At the Annual Communication at Philadelphia on De-
cember 2.7, 1905, the Grand Lodge of Queensland was
recognized and the application of Porto Rico was re-
fused.

From the address of the Grand Master we make the
following extracts :

With no inducements to offer and no solicitations to any.
our Craft grows with great rapidity ; our lodges increase in
membership from the wisest, most prominent and best men
of our Commonwealth. They grow in material prosperity
and are yearly dispensing more charity and help to the deso-
late orphans and widows and our unfortunate brethren.

There is now, I believe, absolute uniformity in the author-
ized work throughout the jurisdiction, and the ancient tenets
and landmarks were never more strictly adhered to than at
chis present time. Much praise and thanks are due to the

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District Deputy Grand Masters for their efficient efforts to
promote this uniformity and maintain our ancient standards,
and I sincerely thank them one and all. * * *

Newspaper accounts of meetings of Masonic lodges, elec-
tions and proceedings, are not only not permitted, but are
prohibited. * * *

Declined to approve of a petition for a Warrant of a lodge
in which the English language would not be spoken. * * *

It has been long established, in this jurisdiction, that a
citizen thereof may petition any lodge he sees fit, but if he
does petition a lodge other than the one nearest his place of
residence, inquiry must be made of the lodge nearest his
place of residence and a favorable reply received to said in-
quiry before action can be taken.

They have 12 lodges without names, five of them be-
ing in Philadelphia.

Bro. James M. Lamberton again reports on Corre-
spondence, and in his review of our Proceedings he has
the following :

Most Worshipful Past Grand Master Bro. J. Ross Robert-
son delivered a historical address of more than usual inter-
est, treating of the origin of Masonry, its development in
England, and then in the colonies. We have time only to
notice one slip, namely, that Henry Price was appointed
Grand Master of North America by " the original Grand
Lodge of England," Bro. Robertson saying :

" The Craft work of America was introduced into Massa-
chusetts in 1733, when Henry Price was appointed Grand
Master of North America by the original Grand Lodge of
England. It had, however, been in operation in Pennsyl-
vania slightly earlier, but from what source such knowledge
was obtained has so far eluded discovery."

We may best quote here what Bro. Robert Freke Gould,
the foremost Masonic historical scholar, says, after a care-
ful discussion of the subject, at page 248 of Vol iv. of his
" History of Freemasonry " (edition copyrighted in 1889 by
John C. Yorston & Company) :

" I am inclined to regard the claim advanced by Price to
have had his authority extended over all America by Lord
Crawford in 1734, as an hallucination arising out of circum-
stances which are only dimly shadowed in Franklin's letter
of that year."

Lodges, 456; members, 75,277; increase, 4,028.
George W. Kendrick, Jr. (Philadelphia), G. M.
William A. Sinn (Philadelphia), G. S.

PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND.

30th Communication, Souris, June 26, 1905.

Benjamin Rogers, G. M.

Owing to family bereavement and sickness the Grand

Ixx GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.

Master was compelled to spend the winter in California
and to leave the visitation of the lodges to the Deputy
Grand Master :

The Deputy Grand Master has issued commissions to mem-
bers of this Grand Lodge to visit and inspect those lodges he
was unable to visit himself, and he will report to you, also the
brethren commissioned to visit the lodges. I am pleased to
say our Masonic lodges are in good condition, and the Ma-
sonic life in the jurisdiction is well kept up, and the Grand
Order of Masonry is, as it has been for centuries past, pre-
eminent for all that is good, Charity, Love and Truth. And
as I reported a year ago, peace and prosperity reigns. In our
island homes and in our beloved Dominion, the past winter
has been a cold stormy one. Our farmers and merchants
have come through it well, and we are in as prosperous con-
dition as any Province in the Dominion of Canada.

The proceedings were brief and entirely local in in-
terest.

Lodges, 14 ; members, 608 ; increase, 4.
Charles H. Sterns (Souris), G. M.
Neil McKelvie (Summerside), G. S.

QUEBEC.

36th Communication, Montreal, January 31, 1906.

David A. Manson, G. M.

The Grand Master made a number of official visits
and reports two new lodges.

The following was adopted :

Whereas since the correspondence was held between the
Grand Lodge of England and the Grand Lodge of Quebec re-
garding recognition by the former, the Grand Lodge of Eng-
land has made changes in its constitution which render it
desirable that formal recognition should now take place in
order that the interests of Masonry should thereby be great-
ly promoted.

Be is resolved, That the Grand Master be and is hereby
authorized to enter into fraternal correspondence with the
Grand Lodge of England with the view of completing said
negotiations and our application of recognition and by ar-
ranging for an exchange of representatives and the issuing
of a commission to some well skilled brother to represent
this Grand Body near the said Grand Lodge of England.

The time of meeting was changed to the second "Wed-
nesday in February.

Bro. E. T. D. Chambers presented his 17th annual re-
port on Correspondence. On the Congress organized
bv the Grand Lodge of Switzerland he has the following
remarks :

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We freely admit that a perusal of the proceedings tends
to the conviction that the Grand Lodge Alpina was and is
perfectly sincere in its desire to do good and fervently be-
lieves that it is working in the interests of genuine Free-
masonry. We also believe that it is deceiving itself. There
is no need at all for the " unification " of Freemasonry as it
understands it. It has grouped together some twenty Grand
Orients and Grand Lodges, mostly European, none of them
English-speaking we are glad to say, and including among
their number the Grand Orient of France. This, in itself,
is of necessity sufficient to ensure the failure of its efforts
to establish a bond of union between the company in which
it has cast its lot and the British and American Grand
Lodges. It frankly admits " that the Grand Orient of France
was wrong in renouncing the formula respecting the Great
Architect of the Universe," but fails apparently to see that
that organization, by such action placed itself entirely out-
side the pale of legitimate Masonry, and enters upon an ex-
tensive attempt to excuse it and to justify itself in continu-
ing to recognize it.

Canada for 1905 has his hearty approval, in which he
says :

Did space permit we would gladly transfer to these pages
that portion of M. W. Bro J. Ross Robertson's historical ad-
dress dealing with the origin of Speculative Masonry. The
gist of it is, and there is no higher authority on the matter,
and no more keen investigator than Bro. Robertson, that
while the Operative lodges which existed " from time imme-
morial " were the percursors of the Speculative lodges
which existed prior to 1717, we cannot go farther back than
about 1600 to find the names of speculative members in the
records of the operative lodges. Gradually, in the course
of time, the power of the Operative organizations in London
and elsewhere gradually waned, and the Speculative element
became more general, till during the seventeenth and eigh-
teenth centuries, Speculative lodges, so to speak, had the
call, and the Operative control of the Craft passed away.
Passing from the introduction of Masonry into America in
1733, and into Canada in Nova Scotia, between 1737 and 1740,
Bro. Robertson briefly traced the well-known history of early
Freemasonry in the city and province of Quebec.

The report of Foreign Correspondence is again from the
pen of that foremost Masonic jurist, M. W. Bro. Henry Rob-
ertson, P. G. M. So experienced is he in the art of conden-
sation that his 88 pages contain more real substance for the
Masonic student than some reports that are three times
as long.

Lodges, 58 ; members, 5,000 ; increase, 288.
David A. Manson (Mansonville), G. M.
Will H. Whyte (Montreal) ,G. S.

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RHODE ISLAND.

115th Communication, Providence, May 15, 1905.

The Grand Lodge met under peculiar and sorrowful
conditions. Their Grand Master, James E. Tillinghast,
died in the previous January. He was born in 1850 and
joined the Craft in 1886. He was very highly esteemed
by his brethren.

We quote the remarks of the Deputy Grand Master on
dispensations and the condition of the Craft :

I have refused all requests for dispensations other than to
attend church or for some similar purpose. I do not believe
in setting aside the organic law of the whole raft in order to
accommodate some individual brother in what is usually a
comparatively trivial matter. Every request of this kind
that is granted is urged as a reason for granting another
Fancied emergencies that loom large to the perplexed Master
shrink to their normal size after his request for a dispensa-
tion to meet them in an unconstitutional way is refused, and
in most cases he realizes that the refusal had better justifi-
cation than his request. * * *

The general condition of the Fraternity throughout this
jurisdiction is good, as far as I am able to judge from my
own observations and the reports of the District Deputy
Grand Masters. The reports of the Grand Treasurer and
Grand Secretary will give the condition of affairs in detail.
I may, however, say that we have gained 195 members during
the year, and that the Grand Lodge, for the first time since
1902, is out of debt. We have greatly prospered, as has the
Craft throughout the country.

Some wise men say the Fraternity is growing too rapidly.
Let us be as willing to apply the brake as to turn on the cur-
rent, bearing in mind that what is enduring is of slow growth
in the affairs of men as in the world of nature.

Lodges, 37; members, 6,429: increase. 195.
Joseph W. Freeman (Central Falls), G. M.
S. Penrose Williams (Providence). G. S.

SCOTLAND.

Quarterly meeting, May 4, 1905.

Charters were granted to six new lodges, including
two in Natal, one in Cape Town, and one in Cape Colony.

Bro. T. D. G. Dalrymple was appointed representative
of the Grand National Mother Lodge of the Three Globes
of Prussia. There's a name as is a name.

The Lord Provost of Edinburgh was appointed Proxy
District Grand Master of Jamaica. How he can per-
form his double duties in places so far apart is a mystery.

FOREIGN CORRESPONDENCE. lxxiii

A brother in Bombay and one in Cape Town were
made Honorary Grand Junior Wardens.

Grand Committee, May 18, 1905.

The pictures in the Board Room and the East Lodge
Room were reported as insured for £3,000.

Quarterly meeting, August 3, 1905.

The resolutions of the conference with England and
Ireland were adopted. We have already noticed these
resolutions in our review of the Grand Lodge of Ireland.

Grand Committee, October 19, 1905.

The committee resumed consideration of the recognition of
the Grand Lodge of New Zealand, and having considered the
terms of letters from the Grand Secretary of that Grand
Lodge, dated 17th November and 22nd December, 1904, and
the proposals therein made, was of opinion that the letter of
2nd March. 1899, from the then Grand Secretary of Grand
Lodge being a unilateral document, and a different import
being placed upon it by the Grand Lodge of New Zealand
from what it was intended to convey by the Grand Lodge of
Scotland, Grand Lodge should recall that letter. The con-
ditions propesed in the letters from the Grand Secretary of
New Zealand to be agreed to by the Grand Lodge of Scotland,
and to be incorporated in the Articles of Recognition, were
inconsistent with the Constitution and Laws of Grand Lodge.
Grand Secretary brought under the notice of the committee
the fact that he had recently been informed that the Grand
Lodge of New Zealand had recognized the proposed Grand
Lodge of Queensland, which had been chiefly formed by cer-
tain members of the Grand Lodges of England and Scotland,
several of whom were under suspension by these Grand
Lodges for certain Masonic offences, and one of them had
been not only suspended but expelled from Freemasonry by
the Grand Lodge of Scotland for certain serious Masonic
offences. Grand Secretary farther stated that he had been
informed that these suspensions and expulsion had been inti-
mated to the Grand Lodge of New Zealand prior to that
Grand Lodge's recognition of the Queensland body. In dis-
regarding these sentences of suspension and expulsion the
Grand Lodge of New Zealand virtually refuses to accord to
these two Grand Lodges sovereign authority over their own
members, the recognition which it seeks the Grand Lodge
of Scotland to accord to it as a sovereign Masonic power.
The committee reserved consideration of that unfriendly act
on the part of the Grand Lodge of New Zealand, and in refer-
ence to the recognition of that Grand Lodge approved of a
letter which Grand Secretary suggested should be sent, stat-
ing the terms upon which recognition of the Grand Lodge of
New Zealand would be granted by the Grand Lodge of Scot-
land.

The Master and officers of a lodge in New Zealand
were all suspended for joining the Grand Lodge of New
Zealand.

lxxiv GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.

Annual Communication, Edinburgh, Nov. 30, 1905.

Bro. the Hon. Charles M. Ramsay, G. M.

At this meeting the officers were installed and the festi-
val of St. Andrew celebrated.

Honorary rank of Junior Grand Warden was conferred
upon a number of brethren, including some of the " faith-
ful " in New Zealand and Queensland.

From the remarks of the Grand Master at the banquet
we learn that the new members for the year were 8,797,
as against 10,438 for the previous year. The income
was £9,750. Expenditure from Benevolent Fund. £996,
and from Annuity Fund, £2,317. New lodges, 15.

Grand Committee, December 21, 1905.

Non-intercourse was declared with the Grand Lodge
of New South Wales because of its recognition of the
Grand Lodge of Queensland. Wouldn't that make you
tired. It is some satisfaction, however, to know that
some day or other they will have to rescind that action.
The logic of events is inexorable, and the march of pro-
gress can no longer be stayed by any such futile
measures.

Grand Committee, January 18, 1906.

Western Australia. — A petition was presented from seven
brethren craving for authority to re-open Lodge Bonnie Doon,
Perth. Western Australia, No. 839, and representing that the
Charter of the lodge was not in possession of any of the
members, and could not presently be found In these cir-
cumstances they craved Grand Lodge to grant a dispensation
authorizing the lodge to be opened and then conducted, in
the absence of the Charter, until the same be found or re-
placed. The committee unanimously recommended that the
prayer of the petition be granted.

This is one of the lodges belonging to the Grand Lodge
of Western Australia, with a membership of 29. In
place of exercising brotherly kindness and forbearance,
the Grand Lodge of Scotland seems determined to stir up
strife and create bitterness. There will be two lodges of
the same name in the same town and discord is certain
to follow. If the Grand Lodge of Scotland could not
have seen its way clear to let the lodge go and to bid
them God-speed in their desire for liberty and self-gov-
ernment, surely a policy of (at least) non-interference
would have been more desirable.

Hon. Charles M. Ramsay, G. M.

David Reid (Edinburgh), G. S.

FOREIGN CORRESPONDENCE. Ixxv

SOUTH* AUSTRALIA.

Annual Communication, Adelaide, April, 19, 1905.

Sir S. J. Way, G. M.

In acknowledging the compliment paid to him by his
re-election, the Grand Master referred to the fact that
the Grand Lodge had completed its twenty-first year,
that the objects of its formation had been fulfilled, and
that its good exemple had been followed by the other
Australian colonics.

We quote the following from the report of the Grand
Inspector:

I have the honor to report that my Deputy and myself
have visited as many of the lodges as possible during the
past year, and I have much pleasure in stating that the work
of the several degrees is carried out in a manner which re-
flects credit on the Master and officers of the several lodges.
Especially is this so in the country, where we have found the
brethren very enthusiastic and anxious to perfect themselves
in the work.

I am sorry to have to report that the Lodge of Instruction
is not taken advantage of nearly so much as it should be ;
several times last season there were not enough brethren to
open, and the meeting had to be abandoned ; indeed, if it is
not better attended this year than it was last I shall seriously
consider whether it is worth while holding at all.

The Board declined to recommend the recognition of
the Grand Lodge of Queensland. They give no reasons.
Lodges, 44 ; members, 2,833 5 increase, 73.
Sir S. J. Way (Adelaide), G. M.
J. H. Cunningham (Adelaide), G. S.

SOUTH CAROLINA.

128th Communication, Charleston, Dec. 13, 1904.

John R. Bellinger, G. M.

The address of the Grand Master is commended as a
masterful production of Masonic doctrine and principles.

(Nothing of importance appears in the proceedings.
The Grand Secretary presented an extensive and elabo-
rate report on Correspondence, in which Canada for 1903
is favorably mentioned.

129th Communication, Charleston, December 12 1905.
John R. Billinger, G. M.

The Most Worshipful Grand Master stated that as repre-
sentative of the Grand Lodge of Canada he had received a

Ixxvi GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.

very pretty bronze medal as a souvenir of the Centennial
celebration recently held in Toronto.

On the state of the Craft Bro. Bellinger says :

During all my thirty years' experience as a Mason I have
never known Masonry to be in a more prosperous condition,
or working upon a higher plane. From every quarter of the
State the same report comes to me. The old lodges are
growing in membership and in financial strength, and new
ones are being formed. Better still, the new members are
composed of the finest and most intellectual members of
their several communities — men who are honored and re-
spected by their fellows, and, therefore, men who must be of
benefit to Masonry, and to whom Masonry must do good.

Three new lodges were opened.

There is no report on Correspondence owing to the ill-
ness of the Grand Secretary. (Bro. Charles Inglesby
died in the following March.)

Lodges, 226; members. 8,688; increase, 751.

Frank E. Harrison (Abbeville), G. M.

Jacob T. Barron (Columbia), G. S.

SOUTH DAKOTA.

31st Communication, Aberdeen, June 13, 1905.

Ivan W. Goodner, G. M.

This year has been one of peace and prosperity. One
new lodge was formed. The Grand Master refused a
dispensation to open a lodge at a joint picnic in a park.
We quote the following:

On February 2, 1905, I was requested by the Grand Master
of Masons in the Province of Ontario. Canada, to authorize
and request Huron Lodge, No. 26, to confer the third degree
on Bro. Alex. Kyle, a Fellowcraft member of Rideau Lodge,
No. 460, Canada. This was done, and on the 6th day of April,
1905, the brother was duly raised by Huron Lodge.

A resolution to exempt from Grand Lodge dues those
members who had paid dues to their lodges for 21 years
consecutively, was lost.

Bro. S. A. Brown has a very good report on Corre-
spondence, reviewing Canada for 1904.

Lodges, 103; members. 5,957; increase, 242.

Edgar D. Brookman (Vermillion), G. M.

George A. Pettigrew (Sioux Falls), G. S.

FOREIGN CORRESPONDENCE. lxxvii

TASMANIA.

i Sth Communication, Hobart, February 23, 1906.

Hon. C. E. Davies, G. M.

He is also styled a Past Grand Warden of England.
As a Grand Master, he is the peer of every other Grand
Master, and it appears to us to be in questionable taste
to append the inferior title. It is also lowering the
dignity of the Grand Body over which he presides.

One of the Grand Inspectors says :

Besides exercising a close supervision over the working of
the lodges, I have humbly but earnestly endeavored to im-
press upon the minds of all a deeper lesson, which it may not
be out of place here to briefly summarise : " When you leave
the room this evening, do not fold up your Freemasonry and
put it away with your evening clothes Our principles are
intended for daily use in our secular lives, and it is our duty
to ourselves, to each other, and to the rest of mankind so to
apply them. The Craft has highly honored each of us by ad-
mitting us to membership. Let us honor it and show our
respect for and appreciation of its beautiful teachings by
earnestly endeavoring to be faithful exponents of them in
our daily lives."

The following was adopted :

That Grand Lodge approves of the adoption of a system of
voting by post at the annual election of Grand Lodge officers
in all instances in which a ballot is required, and that it be
an instruction to the Board of General Purposes to arrange
details, so that the system may come into operation at the
next annual communication.

The address of the Grand Master was delivered after
the installation of officers. We quote as follows :

The reports that you have heard this evening from the
Presidents of the Boards must prove very encouraging and
satisfactory to us all. We have to thank the presidents and
members of both boards who have so admirably carried out
the business entrusted to their care ; and their efforts have
been most ably seconded by our worthy and indefatigable
Grand Secretary, of whom personally I cannot speak in too
eulogistic terms. The progress of our Grand Lodge is em-
phasized by the very satisfactory financial and numerical
position which has been so fully referred to in the reports
that have been submitted. * * *

The only contention that exists between members is one
which we should congratulate each other upon, and that is,
a generous emulation to try to excel in the conduct of the
ceremonial and the upholding of the influence and prestige
of their respective lodges. The greatest cordiality prevails,
and the visitations that periodically take place amongst the
brethren tend very materially to cement that feeling.

lxxviii GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.

Lodges, 26; membership not given.
Hon. C. E. Davies, M. L. C, G. M.
John Hamilton (Hobart), G. S.

TENNESSEE.

Anterior to the time of the establishment of the Grand
Lodge of Tennessee, the Grand Lodge of North Carolina was
known and recognized as the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge
of North Carolina and Tennessee. North Carolina held its
charter from Scotland, and Tennessee was a part of North
Carolina, and upon petition from the Tennessee lodges,
whose representative sat in this Joint Grand Lodge, Tennes-
see was granted power and authority to establish a separate
jurisdiction, and on December 27, 1813, the Tennessee lodges
met at Knoxville and organized the Grand Lodge of Tennes-
see by virtue of a relinquishment on the part of the Grand
Lodge of North Carolina of all power and authority pre-
viously exercised over the lodges in the State. And the
Grand Lodge of Tennessee adopted a Constitution and By-
laws for herself. And so we hold the unique position of be-
ing the only independent Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted
Masons in the United States, and recognized by all the
States.

What Tennessee .Masons knowing these historic facts does
not feel himself grow taller, while his bosom thrills with the
pulsations of independence !

92nd Communication, Nashville, January 31, 1906.

James W. Irwin, G. M.

The full details given in the address disclose a very
busy vear. Bro. Irwin travelled over 5,000 miles, visit-
ing 80 lodges in 35 counties. In ruling that he had no
authority to substitute another day for St. John's Day,
June 24th, he adds, " Have picnic and speaking if you
desire. Have no procession, wear no regalia ; but you
can take collection for Widows' and Orphans' Home."

He makes the claim that theirs is the only Independent
Grand Lodge in the United States :

The entertainment given at the Bijou theater by the
children of the Home was a great success.

The Home has 133 inmates, and the cost of mainte-
nance per capita for the year was $94.60. An altar col-
lection was taken up for the Endowment Fund and real-
ized $160.84.

A resolution was proposed declaring that an edict was
unconstitutional which provided that the Committee on
Jurisprudence should consist of the Past Grand Masters.

FOREIGN CORRESPONDENCE. lxxix

This was referred to the same committee and their de-
liverance thereon was adopted as follows :

The resolution offered by Bros. Pace and Allen, denounc-
ing Edict No. 41 as " unconstitutional, null and void," though
not based upon entirely sound foundations, yet presents an
abstract question of much interest, which is not free from
difficulty, and would properly engage the controversial talents
of a debating society with abundant leisure for lengthened
discussion ; but your committee cannot recommend the
Grand Lodge to pronounce upon its own offspring such a
severe and blasting sentence of annihilation until some mem-
ber materially interested shall demand it.

The edict is supposed to deprive the Grand Master of a con-
stitutional right or privilege. But he is not complaining
On the contrary, a succession of Grand Masters, continuing
for more than a quarter century, have pursued without com-
plaint or grumbling the recommendation of the Grand Lodge
with reference to the membership of the Committee on Juris-
prudence ; and so long as the Grand Master cheerfully abides
by the edict, which affects only his rights and privileges,
your committee sees no ground for complaint by any other
living person.

We therefore recommend that the resolution do not pass.

Numerous extracts are given from our Proceedings of
1905 by the Chairman of Correspondence, Bro. Henry
A. Chambers.

Lodges, 431; members, 20,120; increase, 700.

Robert Burrow (Bristol), G. M.

John B. Garrett (Nashville), G. S.

TEXAS.

70th Communication, Waco, December 5, 1905.

A. W. Campbell, G. M.

On the state of the Craft he says :

This year has been singularly fortunate and prosperous for
this mighty commonwealth, and, while we have been grieved
to note that our Sister States have suffered greatly through
disease and the action of the elements, this great State has,
most fortunately, through the mercy of God, escaped.

Masonry in Texas has never enjoyed an era of greater ma-
terial prosperity, more activity in the charity of its lodges
and members, and happier growth in Masonic work, than
that which has marked the year just drawing to a close.
And especially, I am proud to note, from my personal know-
ledge, as well as the observation of others, that the subordi-
nate lodges in this Grand Jurisdiction are requiring a higher
moral character and a loftier manhood of those who are de-
sirous of participating in the mysteries of our ancient Order.

There are 158 children and 12 aged widows in the

lxxx GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.

Widows' and Orphans' Home. A Boy Annex is nearly
completed and there is a separate building for the
widows. The current expenses for the year amounted
to $26,000.

The following was adopted :

Resolved, That any brother holding a certificate from the
Committee on Work, or any member of said committee, who
shall in writing or otherwise solicit or request lodges or
Masons to employ or accept his service to teach or exem-
plify the work, shall thereby forfeit his certificate or right to
teach, and the Grand Master, upon evidence satisfactory to
him that this resolution has been violated, shall revoke the
authorUy of such brother to teach.

Texas is a large State and has all sorts of climates at
the same time. The brethren may evidently choose their
own particular brand and have the tap turned on at the
correct temperature :

The Grand Secretary called for Bro. C. H. Thorn, of Rio
Grande Lodge. No. 81, at Brownsville, in the extreme south-
ern portion of the jurisdiction, and for Bro. O. J. Ingham, of
Stratford Lodge, No. 874, at Stratford, in the extreme north-
ern part of the jurisdiction, and asked Bro. Thorn to state
the condition of the weather when he left Brownsville on
Saturday, the second day of the month, and he stated that it
was spring-like weather and the grass was fresh and green,
and all kinds of flowers were blooming, and that he passed
fields of corn that were in roasting ear. Bro. Ingham stated
that when he left Stratford on Saturday there was an inch
and a half of snow, and the ground was frozen four inches
deep. These two brothers, in order to reach Waco, jointly
traveled over nine hundred miles.

In his twentieth report Bro. Thomas M. Matthews has
the following in his review of our Proceedings for 1905 :

A most interesting and instructive address is given in the
proceedings, furnished by Past Grand Master Bro. Ross
Robertson, upon the " History of Freemasonry and of the
Rise and Progress of this Grand Lodge for the Past Fifty
Years," tracing the former, very briefly of course, from the
time of the " Roman Colleges of Building," in 714 B. C . to the
present time. We wish that every Mason who cares to know
the truth of the origin of Masonry, of the office of Grand
Master, and the earliest formation of Grand Lodges, could
read this most excellent paper. To do so would open wide
the eyes of some who believe themselves already savants.

Lodges. 723; members, 38.270; increase, 1,617.
S. M. Bradley (Denton), G. M.
John Watson (Waco), G. S.

FOREIGN CORRESPONDENCE. lxxxi

UTAH.

35th Communication, Salt Lake City, Jan. 16, 1906.

Charles S. Varian, G. M.

The Grand Master visited all the lodges and says :

Throughout the jurisdiction the evidences of peace and
prosperity inspire us with confidence and hope. In all the
lodges I am pleased to observe the officers and members
striving with generous emulation to give shape and substance
to lofty Masonic ideals. The events of the past year have
been of more than ordinary interest to us Masons. The
work upon the Temples in our two principal cities, in realiza-
tion of hopes long deferred, gives emphasis and identification
to our older traditions and serves to strengthen us in our
fealty and our faith. At Ogden, Weber Lodge, No. 6, has
completed a magnificent temnle, which will be occupied by
all of the Masonic bodies in that jurisdiction. In this city
Utica Consistory of the Scottish Rite has begun the construc-
tion of a larger temple, and the building will be completed
during the present year.

An unusual occurrence is thus described :

In November last the Grand Secretary received a communi-
cation from the Secretary of the National Council of a labo?
organization, enclosing printed forms of petition and resolu
tion, demanding the enactment of laws restricting immiera
tion to this country. The communication requested thtj
names of the " subordinate secretaries, so as to enable us tci
mail the enclosed petition and resolution to as many organ-
ized bodies of men as possible, so that they may act on it,
either as an organization or as individuals." The resolution
was in form for. adoption by the constituent lodges, and the
petition contemplated individual action, the alternative sug-
gested. The action taken, whether by " organized bodies "
or " individuals," was to be communicated to the Senators
and Representatives in Congress, from this State, soliciting
their aid in restricting immigration and thereby giving pro-
tection to our own " ignorant and unskilled " against competi-
tive alien labor. In view of the announced purpose to pre-
sent the matter to the constituent lodges, and thinking it
probable that means of so doing would be found independent
of the Grand Secretary. I deemed it abvisable to formally
indicate my official prohibition against any action in the pre-
mises by the Craft as organized bodies or Masons, or other-
wise as individual citizens, and therefore on December 13th
issued an edict directing the same to be communicated to the
Master of each lodge in due form, which was done. As far as
I am advised, no attempt to intrude political and govern-
mental questions into the body of the Craft throughout this
jurisdiction had ever been made before, and consequently this
strange, not to say impertinent intrusion, in my judgment,
demanded prompt and emphatic action for the better protec-
tion and security of our institution.

Ixxxii GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.

The Grand Lodge headquarters, the Grand Secretary's
office and the library are now located in the new Masonic
Temple in Salt Lake City, the second Masonic structure
erected in the State of Utah. The Temple at Ogden was
erected a few months previously.

In his review of Canada for 1905 the Grand Secretary
says :

The historical address was delivered by our dear old friend
and brother Past Grand Master J. Ross Robertson, who, as a.
Masonic student and writer, stands in the front rank, and as
he knows the difference between fables and historical facts,
his dictum can be relied upon. We would advise our breth-
ren to call at the library and read the address. It covers
only twenty-four pages, but it is all there and fills the bill
exactly.

Lodges, 11; members, 1,270; increase, 57.
Sidney W. Badcon (Ogden). G. M.
Christopher Diehl (Salt Lake City). G. S.

VERMONT.

112th Communication, Burlington, Tune 14, 1905.

Olin W. Daley. G. M.

The address contains a record of zealous and devoted'
service, reflecting honor on the Grand Master and the
Grand Lodge. We quote :

From the reports of the District Deputies and the annual
returns of the lodges to the Grand Secretary. I find that the
condition of the Craft in this State is very satisfactory.
While some of the lodges have not had as much work as
usual, others have had an increased amount of work, which
makes the general average a source of congratulation. All
minor differences which occasionally arise in some of the
lodges have, so far as I am able to determine, been amicably
settled. The net increase in membership during the year
just closed has been 232, making our membership at the
present time 11,535.

This year, the same as last, several of the lodges have
either purchased the buildings in which their lodge rooms
are located, or have leased desirable new quarters in new
blocks. Several of the lodges have also repaired and refur-
nished their lodge rooms.

Thinking that some knowledge of the material condition of
the various lodges would be desirable and of advantage to
the Grand Lodge, I directed the Grand Secretary to issue a
circular letter of inquiry to the various lodges. To these in-
quiries of the Grand Master all the lodges cheerfully made
reply. One or two of the principal topics included in this
letter have been considered in another part of this address,
but the following facts may be of interest :

FOREIGN CORRESPONDENCE. lxxxiii

The number of lodges owning their buildings or lodge room
is 34. The value of these properties is $90,800. One lodge
holds a lease having 500 years to run. The number of these
properties taxed is 20. The value of other property owned
by lodges is $65,405, making the total owned by lodges
$156,205. On these properties there is insurance to the
amount of $110,975. Of the various lodge rooms 33 are occu-
pied by other than Masonic bodies, including 25 occupied by
the Order of the Eastern Star. Only 19 lodges have vaults
or safes for the proper protection of their records. * * *

It has also been my pleasure to make a large number of
visits to the subordinate lodges during the year. I have made
no attempt on any of these occasions to deliver formal ad-
dresses, but I have endeavored to talk earnestly for the culti-
vation of higher Masonic aims and ambitions, and tried to
impress upon the brethren that if we would be Masons in
thought, word and action, as well as in name, we must look
deeper than the ritual and study the true meaning of the
beautiful symbols and ceremonials of our Fraternity.

Their " Digest of Decisions " covered all the points
upon which the Grand Master was asked to rule. There
were no appeals or grievances.

The following resolutions were adopted:

Resolved, That the Grand Secretary be allowed to expend
for the improvement and extension of the Grand Lodge
Library a sum equal to twenty cents on every ritual and hand
book sold, and to be derived from such sale only. Any reso-
lution now in force making appropriation for the Grand
Lodge Library is now repealed.

Whereas, The Masonic Temple was built for the two-fold
purpose of providing funds to enable the Grand Lodge of F.
& A. M. of Vermont to build a Masonic Home, and also for
other charitable uses ; and

Whereas, The debt upon this temple has been so reduced
that it seems best for the Grand Lodge to take the prelimi-
nary steps necessary to secure such a home ; therefore

Resolved by the Grand Lodge of F. & A. M. of the State of
Vermont, That the Trustees of the Grand Lodge and all the
Past Grand Masters residing in Vermont, be and the same
are hereby appointed a committee to consider this subject —
as to the place where a Masonic Home shall be established,
the plan and cost of the same, how much of the Grand Lodge
funds shall be applied annually to reduce its debt, how much
shall be used towards the cost of such a home, and how much
for other charitable uses ; also to consider any other phase
of this subject germane to it.

The report on Correspondence is again by Bro. Marsh
O. Perkins. On the recognition of Queensland he says :

We believe consideration of all such requests should be
made regardless of the attitude of England, Scotland, or any
other mother Grand Lodge. As we understand it, the Grand

lxxxiv GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.

Lodge of Queensland was not only regularly organized, but
has been recognized and vouched for by her nearest neigh-
bor, New South Wales, the oldest of the Australasian Grand
Lodges, and presumably by others of the same group ere this.
Fraternal courtesy is as much due to the youngest member
of a great sisterhood as to the oldest, and more so in our
judgment when the latter relentlessly places obstables in the
way of the former in its struggle for well deserved independ-
ence.

We also take the following- from his notice of Canada
for 1904:

At the present time Grand Lodge has 381 active lodges on
its roll, a net gain of six since the last report. For pur-
poses of visitation and inspection these 381 lodges are
divided into 21 districts. All but five of the lodges had been
inspected during the year, and the reports of the District
Deputies are as usual exhaustive and replete with interest.
They show the numerical increase of the past year to have
been well nigh phenomenal, the net gain in membership be-
ing 2,360, a number exceeding by 300 and more the record of
any previous year, and making an aggregate membership of
32.708. The reports agree upon a general accuracy and uni-
formity of work throughout the entire jurisdiction, good busi-
ness management, and cases of discipline extremely rare —
only four suspensions reported in all. * * *

In view of the approaching semi-centennial of Grand Lodge
and with " the object of gladdening the hearts of our bene-
ficiaries, and properly celebrating the occasion," the Board
of Benevolence was empowered to increase the sums granted
to the general recipients for the year 1905 by one-half— a
glorious feature of the coming observance ; a committee was
appointed to procure a suitable testimonial for the retiring
Grand Master ; and Past Grand Master Hugh Murray was ap-
pointed " to instruct the newly installed District Deputies in
the secret work, and in the duties of their office generally "—
in this lies the secret in part of the unquestioned success of
the District Deputy system in this jurisdiction.

Lodges. 10^; members, 11,53s: increase, 232.
Walter E. Ranger (Burlington). G. M.
Henry H. Ross (Burlington), G. S.

WASHINGTON".

48th Communication, Bellingham. June 13, 1905.
Edwin Hugh Van Patten, G. M.
He reports eight new lodges.

M. W. P. G. M. Wm. H. Upton introduced R. W. Bro W. A.
DeWolf Smith. Grand Historian and Committee on Foreign
Correspondence of the Grand Jurisdiction of British Columbia
with a fitting tribute to his worth and ability as a Masonic
writer, to which the R. W. brother ably responded and ex-
pressed his pleasure at being present.

FOREIGN CORRESPONDENCE. Ixxxv

The Grand Lecturer visited and instructed 70 lodges
and found a majority of them doing good work. The
following was adopted :

We approve of the recommendation of the Grand Lecturer
with reference to the issuance of certificates of proficiency
in the Standard Work of Washington, and recommend that
the Grand Lodge, under the direction of the Grand Secretary,
prepare certificates of proficiency, to be issued to such
brethren as may pass a satisfactory examination, under regu-
lations to be prescribed by the Board of Custodians. Said
certificate shall be issued for a period of time not to exceed
three years. Said certificate shall be signed by the Grand
Lecturer and attested by the Grand Secretary, who shall
keep the record of all such certificates issued.

The venerable Grand Secretary, the dean of the corps,
was absent through illness, his first absence in 41 years
and his second absence since the Grand Lodge was or-
ganized. The Grand Lodge telegraphed their sympathy
and prayers for his recovery.

Lodges, 138; members, 8,097; increase, 1,036.

Abraham Lincoln Miller Vancouver), G. M.

Thomas Milburne Reed (Olympia), G. S.

WESTERN AUSTRALIA.

Quarterly meeting, Perth, Julv 22, IQ04.

Rt. Rev.'C. O. L. Riley, G. M".

Among his numerous visits he mentions one to the
lodge at Albany, the only one in the State remaining un-
der the English Constitution. He believes it will not re-
main long outside.

Bunbury Lodge, No. 882, on the registry of the Grand
Lodge of Scotland, has transferred its allegiance to the
Grand Lodge of Western Australia.

A new lodge was authorized to be opened at Perth, to
be called the Commercial Travellers' Lodge.

Representatives were exchanged with the Grand Lodge
of New Hampshire.

We take the following from the report of the Board :

For some years past it has been the practice of Grand Offi-
cers, present and past, to wear regalia the property of Grand
Lodge at Masonic balls. As this regalia cost nearly £400.
the Board considers the wear and tear which is occasioned
by these functions to be quite unwarranted. They have,
therefore, directed that in the future the practice be discon-
tinued Of course. Grand Officers who have their own re-
galia may do as they please.

lxxxvi GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.

During recent years it has become the practice for many
lodges meeting in Freemasons' Hall to hold ladies' evenings,
and the privilege of permitting the ladies to inspect the large
lodge room has been extended to all lodges irrespective of
constitution. From complaints made to the Board, there is
little doubt that the privilege has been abused in some cases.
The Board has therefore resolved that no further permission
will be granted.

It has been brought under the notice of the Board that a
considerable number of brethren who are not affiliated to any
lodge frequently visit our lodges meeting in Freemasons'
Hall, especially on installation occasions. The non-affiliate
question is a burning one in all jurisdictions, and is now mak-
ing itself felt in Western Australia. The Board has caused
a copy of Rule 130, Book of Constitutions, to be hung in a
prominent place. The rule reads : " No brother who has
ceased to be a subscribing member of a lodge shall be per-
mitted to visit any one lodge more than once until he again
becomes a subscribing member of some lodge." The atten-
tion of lodges outside Perth is also directed to this rule.

Quarterly meeting, Kalgoorlie, October 28, 1904.
The Grand Master says :

We cannot help comparing the present with the past. It
is now many years since I first took part in Masonic cere-
monies on these fields. I can remember being in Southern
Cross, Coolgardie, Morseman, Esperance, Kalgoorlie and
Boulder in what we call the early days. I remember when
we had the greatest difficulty in securing the presence of two
other Past Masters to help me to consecrate a lodge, and I
recollect too how we all three belonged to different Constitu-
tions, and how each one of us wanted to perform the cere-
mony in our own different ways. No one then could have
imagined that in such a few years there could have been so
many lodges or that we should meet in such a grand lodge
room.

I hope we shall not in these latter days of comparative
luxury and ease forget those who in the face cf many diffi-
culties started and carried on the work of the Craft and built
our Order on a sure foundation. Fine men many of them
were — hardy and strong — good though sometimes rough com-
panions, yet not to be beaten the wide world over for real
brotherly love ; urging on to brotherly deeds when any one
became a poor and distressed brother. Such men are the
glory of our race. They open up new country, do the rough
work and make what was a desert a place for delicate women
and joyous happy children to live in. Alas ! they seldom
seem to reap very much reward for their labors ; others gen-
erally do that. Still, they are the men who make empires.
To-day, in our comparatively luxurious ease and enjoyment
of the good things of this life at our festal board, let us not
forget them.

Representatives were exchanged with Nebraska, West
Virginia and Indiana,

FOREIGN CORRESPONDENCE. Ixxxvii

Quarterly meeting, Perth, January 27, 1905.

Recognition was received from Connecticut, Costa
Rica, Michigan, Louisiana and Ohio.

Two new lodges were opened.

Queensland was recognized by a unanimous vote.

Quarterly meeting, Perth, April 28, 1905.

'Scotland still refuses to be friendly, but the logic of
events will ultimately establish the right of Masonic self-
government. On this subject the Grand Master says :

It would be with extreme disappointment and lasting regret
that you listened to the letter from the District Grand Lodge
of Scotland which only reached me to-night. Our local Scot-
tish brethren and ourselves agreed to certain proposals for
the future harmonious working of Masonry in this State.
Scotland will have nothing to say to the expressed wishes of
her own children. England used to make this mistake with
regard to her colonies, with the most disastrous results.
England has, however, learned better. Surely we know what
we want, and what would be the best thing to do, far better
than they can at home, ten thousand miles away. I am con-
vinced that the majority of our Scotch brethren will be as
much disappointed as we are, and more angry, for it is their
own people who have done them this dishonor. We can do
no more. We have done our best to show that we wished
to be friendly. We can but go on our own way still holding
out the right hand of fellowship, ready for a hearty grasp
whenever our brothers desire to take it. I do not despair
that even yet a way out of our present difficulties will be
found. All the world is on our side, excepting only Scotland.
We can afford to be calm and wait, for such isolation cannot
last long.

Not a single lodge in the entire jurisdiction was re-
turned in arrears.

This Grand Lodge was formed in 1900 with 33 lodges.
At the end of 1904 there were 74 lodges with a financial
membership of 3,550, an increase for the vear of 212.

Rt. Rev. C. O. L. Rilev (Perth), G. M.

J. D. Stevenson (Perth), G. S.

. WEST VIRGINIA.

41st Communication, Charleston. November 15, 1905.
Luther H. Clarke, G. M.
In his opening he says :

Within the Masonic world of West Virginia, the most satis-
factory state of affairs has existed since the beginning of my
term. Masonry is in the most prosperous condition : many
new lodges have been added to our roll of lodges ; many new
members admitted to our mystic circle, and as is apparent,..

Hxxxviii GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.

from the reports of the District Deputy Grand Masters., our
Order is progressing surely and steadily, and with a healthy
growth throughout our Grand Jurisdiction

Four new lodges were formed.

The Grand Master conferred the three degrees at
sight, having opened an emergent communication of the
Grand Lodge for that purpose. Xo special reason is
given for this extraordinary performance, nor why the
candidate should not have entered the Craft in the usual
way. Nor does it appear why the Grand Lodge was
opened. The act could have been done equally as well
in the Grand Master's parlor.

The Grand Lecturer and his deputies are commended
for their vigor and zeal in disseminating and overseeing
the work.

The following was adopted :

Resolved, That it shall be the duty of District Deputy-
Grand Masters, at their annual visitations to subordinate
lodges, to diligently inquire and ascertain the ability of the
officers and members of the several lodges to confer the
work of the several degrees, and report the result of such in-
vestigation forthwith to the Grand Master, who shall at once
notify the Worshipful Master of any lodge that is found to
be deficient in this particular to secure the services of the
Grand Lecturer or one of his deputies to teach the correct
work as adopted and taught in this Grand Jurisdiction.

Bro. George \Y. Atkinson, Grand Secretary for twenty
years, having been appointed to a position in the Federal
Judiciary at Washington, resigned his position. His
brethren regret his departure, but rejoice at his success.
The growth and prosperity of the Grand Lodge of West
Virginia is very largely the result of his incessant and in-
telligent labor and fostering care. His absence will also
be felt by the reporters, to whom his reviews were always
acceptable.

Lodges, 132: members, 10,121 ; increase, 690.

G. W. McClintic (Charleston), G. M.

H. R. Howard (Point Pleasant), G. S. '

WISCONSIN.

61st Communication. Milwaukee, June 13, 190s.

David H. Wright. G. M.

He performed the impossible feat of opening the
Grand Lodge of Wisconsin in the State of Main. It
was done in order to conduct the Masonic funeral of a

FOREIGN CORRESPONDENCE. lxxxix

very highly esteemed Past Grand Master, Oliver Libbey.
On this subject the report of the Committee on Jurispru-
dence was adopted as follows :

We commend the fraternal spirit that prompted the Grand
Master to visit the State of Maine and perform the burial
services for our lamented brother Libbey. but we do not ap-
prove his action in attempting to open the Grand Lodge of
Wisconsin outside the jurisdiction thereof. The jurisdiction
of this Grand Lodge is the State of Wisconsin, and we are of
the opinion that it cannot be opened or do any act outside
those limits.

On the work of the lodges the Grand Lecturer says :

The Craft generally is prosperous and harmonious, and,
judging by the manner in which the work was exemplified
during my visit, are imbued with the proper spirit, and prac-
tice Freemasonry according to ancient custom and usage.
They endeavor, while working, to emphasize the fact that
Freemasonry is an institution founded upon the rock of
righteousness and inculcates impregnable integrity, and real-
ize that the true teachings of Masonry cannot be brought out
and properly impressed upon the mind of a neophyte, except
the work be done with sincerity and solemnity. They feel
that levity is not consistent with the sublimity of the lessons
of life that it is intended to inculcate in the several lectures,
and govern themselves accordingly. In a few instances,
however, laxness in this respect was discovered, and the
brethren admonished to practice Masonry properly.

In his review of Canada for IQ04 Bro. Aldro Jenks
copies with approval from the report on the Condition of
Masonry, and says :

This form of charity is equally as important as that which
more largely passes under that denomination. We may not
all be able to give of worldly goods to relieve the reserving
cases of suffering and destitution, but we can at least visit
the sick and afflicted and speak a word of sympathy and
good cheer. This is a form of charity that is sometimes the
most acceptable.

We may inform Bro. Jenks that our Grand Lodge pays
no mileage or per diem to delegates.

Lodges, 254; members, 21,251; increase, 680.
Tesse C. Bradlev (Milwaukee), G. M.
William W. Perry (Milwaukee), G. S.

WYOMING.

31st Communication, Laramie. September 6, 1905.

Frank A. Luckfield, G. M.

The address of the Grand Master opens as follows :

xc GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.

The Masonic year just past has been an uneventful one for
the Craft in Wyoming. Much good has been accomplished,
however. We have given the world an example of open-
handed, large-hearted generosity for which Masonry has so
often stood as a synonym. As example is always better than
precept, may we not take great comfort in charity actually
accomplished ? We have been drawn closer together by
our common endeavor. Masonry has prospered as never
before in all its history. The outer door has been well
guarded, but our membership has grown without sacrificing
quality — character.

Grand Masters have to answer all sorts of questions,
but this one is decidedly novel :

Question : A brother who was killed had petitioned this
lodge for affiliation. The Committee on Character reported
favorably at our regular two days after his death. Should
we ballot on said petition just the same or not ?

Answer : A lodge should not ballot on a petition for initia-
tion of a candidate or affiliation of a brother where death oc-
curs before time of balloting arrives.

The Grand Secretary has good reason to be proud of
his long and honorable record. He enjoys the esteem
and respect of his brethren in no common degree :

In concluding this, my nineteenth report as your Grand
Secretary, it may not be out of place to say that in the roll
of Grand Secretaries I now rank as number twelve in length
of service. My name as Grand Secretary is attached to
every lodge charter in the State except the first six. During
my service membership has increased from 493 to 1,809, and
I have received in Grand Lodge funds altogether the sum of
$25,600.94, every cent of which has been promptly paid to
Grand Treasurer, as printed Proceedings show If this
record I am, as I believe, entitled to here say that I am proud,
and yet I am prouder still of the long-continued confidence I
have enjoyed at your hands, for which I thank you.

The following report was adopted :

We think with the Grand Master that it is unwise to at
present permit life membership within this jurisdiction, and
urge this Grand Lodge to disapprove such action on the part
of subordinate lodges.

In regard to allowing lodges in this jurisdiction to confer
the E. A. degree for lodges outside of our jurisdiction, we
urge that same be prohibited in Wyoming, because the mat-
ter of identification is usually incomplete and unsatisfactory.

In his review of Colorado Bro. William L. Kuyken-
dall has the following very sensible remarks on the recog-
nition of doubtful grand bodies :

The Grand Lodge Valle de Mexico was recognized and
" closer reciprocal relations " entered into therewith. If we

FOREIGN CORRESPONDENCE. xci

are not mistaken, that Grand Lodge has very recently been
in pretty close reciprocal relations with the Grand Orient of
France, the Pinney Grand Lodge and colored Grand Lodges
of Louisiana and District of Columbia, in having a represen-
tative sitting with their representatives in the congress held
under the auspices of the Grand Lodge Alpina. In connec-
tion with this subject we quote the last paragraph of Grand
Master's address, appearing under head of " Recognition of .
Grand Bodies," as follows :

" It is our privilege, and should be our purpose, to maintain
fraternal relations and keep in touch with those who have
come into the Light, everywhere, under whatsoever skies
they may dwell."

To this we agree, provided they have entered the Light as
regular and legitimate bodies and have not lapsed into dark-
ness. Are not political machines, nor dominated by civil or
any other authority or power. Have absolute and complete
control of their organization and the Craft degrees, and do
not in any manner recognize or hold fraternal relations with
clandestine Masons or bodies of such. We are of the opinion
that about the limit in recognizing Grand Bodies now in
existence has been reached here and there, and that some of
those recognized never entered the true Light which shines
for the Masonry of this country, or entering it have allowed
darkness to overtake them somewhere in their journey. Bad
or doubtful associates never did any man or organization any
good, but eventually result in harm through greater or less
contamination. The scramble for the almighty dollar that
may be secured through trade relations between countries
should have nothing to do with the recognition of Grand
Bodies that seemingly do not care whether they fraternize
with regular or with clandestine Masonry, as we understand
both.

Canada for 1904 has fraternal mention.
Lodges, 23; members, 1809; increase, 160.
M. R. Johnston (Wheatland), G. M.
William L. Kuykendall (Saratoga), G. S.

ARKANSAS.

63rd Communication. Little Rock, Nov. 21, 1905.

Styles T. Rowe, G. M.

The ritual work throughout the jurisdiction is nearly
uniform and the Schools of Instruction will insure abso-
lute unanimity in the near future. The District Depu-
ties are highly complimented on their efficiency. Nearly
every lodge has had the benefit of their instruction. The
Grand Master reports twenty new lodges.

Recognition was extended to the Grand Lodge of.
Queensland and the National Grand Lodge of Egypt.

xcii GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.

An edict was adopted for the establishment of an Or-
phans' Home.

A former edict allowing the initiation of maimed per-
sons was repealed.

This Grand Lodge has resumed the holding of annual
sessions, and an amendment to again hold biennial ses-
sions was defeated.

There is no report on Correspondence.

Lodges, 498; members, 17,480; increase, 723.

A. B. Grace (Pine Bluff), G. M.

Fay Hempstead (Little Rock), G. S.

INDIANA.

89th Communication, May 22, 1906.

Alfred W. Emery, G. M.

General prosperity prevails. The sum of $5,589.50
was subscribed by lodges and individual Masons and
sent for the relief of the suffering by the earthquake in
San Francisco.

The Grand Representative of Canada, Bro. Simeon P.
Gillett, P. G. M., was unable to be present, but he sent
the greetings of Canada and hopes for a continuation of
prosperity.

Queensland was recognized and the application of
Alberta deferred.

On the " Home " question the following was adopted :

The maintenance of such a home would probably cost from
$200.00 to $250.00 per inmate per annum, in addition to the
initial investment. (Whether or not it is the better part of
wisdom to undertake to dispense our Masonic charity in such
a way rather than to render such individual assistance as
may be needed in the different localities, is a question about
which many members of the Grand Lodge have serious
doubts )

In view, however, of the fire which has so greatly damaged
the property of the Grand Lodge and which will compel large
expenditures in case the building is to be restored or re-
modeled, and in view of the uncertainty which at this time
exists as to the demands which may be made upon the Grand
Lodge for the protection and preservation of its property,
your committee is of the opinion that it is impracticable and
inexpedient to take any steps at this time looking toward the
institution of a Masonic Home.

In his review of Canada for 1905 Bro. Daniel Mc-
Donald gives numerous extracts, and after quoting our
•expenditure for benevolence, he says :

FOREIGN CORRESPONDENCE. xciii

How much better this is, it seems to us, than to invest
large sums in building Masonic Homes for the few that are
eligible to occupy them and receive the benefits that, like the
dews of Heaven, should be showered alike upon all the de-
serving.

A new Constitution was adopted, in which we notice the
prayers at the conferring of the several degrees, also the
charges to the candidates in each of the degrees. They are
considerably changed from those adopted by Preston and
Webb, and we do not think any improvement has been made
in any of them over the admirably worded charges of these
fathers of Masonry, which have stood the test of the bright-
est critics of the craft for more than a hundred years.

'Lodges. 531 ; members, 45,059; increase, 2,432.
Lincoln V. Cravens (Madison), G. M.
Calvin W. Prather (Indianapolis), G. S.

PROCEEDINGS NOT RECEIVED.

At the date of closing onr report the following Pro-
ceedings have not been received: Maryland, 1905: New
Mexico. 1905: New York, 1906; Virginia, 1906.

GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.

PROCEEDINGS REVIEWED.

Alabama 1905

Alberta 1905

Arizona 1905

Arkansas 1905

British Columbia . . . 1905

California 1905

Colorado 1905

Connecticut 1906

Costa Rica 1904

Cuba 1905

Delaware 1905

Diet. Columbia 1905

England 1905

Florida 1906

Georgia 1905

Idaho 1905

Illinois 190;

Indiana 1906

Ind. Territory 1905

Iowa 1905

Ireland 1905

Kansas 1906

Kentucky 1905

Louisiana 1906

Maine 1905

Manitoba 1905

Massachusetts 1905

Michigan 1905

Minnesota iqo5

Mississippi 1905-6

Missouri 1905

Montana 1905

Nebraska 190.S

Nevada 1905

New Brunswick.. ..1905
New Hampshire.. ..1905

New Jersey 1905

New South Wales . . 1905

New Zealand 1905

North Carolina . . . . 1906

North Dakota 1905

Nova Scotia 1905

Ohio 1905

Oklahoma 1906

Oregon 1905

Pennsylvania !9Q5

Pr. Edward Island . . 1905

Quebec 1906

Rhode Island 1905

Scotland 1905

South Australia . . . . 1905
South Carolina.. ..1904-5

South Dakota 1905

Tasmania 1906

Tennessee 1906

Texas 1905

Utah 1906

Vermont 1905

Washington 1905

Western Australia. . . 1905

West Virginia 1905

Wisconsin 190.5

Wyoming 1905

All of which is fraternally submitted.

HENRY ROBERTSON,

Chairman.

Collingwood. June 22, 1906.

INDEX TO PROCEEDINGS, 1906.

PAGE

Accounts of Grand Secretary 69

Accounts of Grand Treasurer 93

Actual Expenses of Grand Master 358

Address of Welcome to Grand Master by Members of City

Council 18

Address of Welcome to Grand Master by City Lodges 18

Addresses of the M. W. the Grand Master 40

" " " " Report of Board on . 357

Address of Grand Representatives 395

" " Secretaries 395

Alberta, Recognition of Grand Lodge of 351

Annual Communication of G. L., when and where held 15

" " " first da y 15

" " " second day 356

" " " Lodges represented at 19

" " " next place of meeting 360

Appointment of Grand Officers 361

' ' Scrutineers of the Ballot 358

'' Members of Board of General Purposes 359

" M. W. Bro Hugh Murray to instruct District

Deputy Grand Masters 360

Audit and Finance, Report of the Board on 337

Auditors' Report to Board 340

Balance Sheet at 31st May, 1906 99

Ballot, List of Scrutineers of 358

Benevolence, Report of Board on 341

Benevolent Cheques paid to Beneficiaries 100

Benevolent Fund, Semi-Centennial 88-98

Board of General Purposes:

Appointment of Members of 359

Committees of 394

Election of Members of 359

List of Members of 393

Board of Credentials, Vote of Thanks to 361

By-Laws, Amendment of, Confirmed 86

By-Laws, Confirmed 86

Closing of Grand Lodge 362

Condition of Masonry, Report of Board on 343

Credentials, Report of Committee on ..... . , , , , 19

2 INDEX.

PAGE

Deaths 381

Disbursements of Grand Lodge, Summary of 73

Dispensations for New Lodges 48

" Issued, List of 74

District Deputy Grand Masters, Nomination of 360

" Instruction of 360

Election of Grand Lodge Officers 359

the Grand Historian . 360

Members of the Board of General Purposes 359

Especial Communication of G. L. at Rainy River 3

Micksburg 7

North Bay 11

Expenditure of Grand Lodge, Summary of 73

94

Expulsions 381

Financial Report of Grand Secretary 69

" " Treasurer 93

First Day of Annual Communication 15

Foreign Correspondence, Special Report of Board on 350

" Report of Board on Appendix

Fraternal Dead, Report of Board on 346

Grand Lodge, Annual Communication, Toronto 15

Closed 362

Especial Communication at Rainy River 3

" " Micksburg 7

North Bay 11

Expenditure 94

Lodges Represented at Annual Com 19

" Members Present at Annual Communication . 19

Officers, Appointment of 361

Election of 359

" Installation of 360

Instruction of D. I). <r. M.*s 360

List of 392

Opened 18

" Recipts 70

" Regalia, Order to Purchase 335

" of Alberta, Recognition of 351

Grand Lodges. Representatives and Secretaries of 395

Grand Lodge, Representatives Present at 16

Grand Lodge Representatives, Appointment of 52

Grand Master's Address 40

Report of Board on 357

Grand Secretary, Report of 69

INDEX. 3

PAGE

Grand Secretary, Report of Board on New Offices 358

Grand Secretary's Payments to Grand Treasurer 71

Grand Treasurer, Report of 93

Grand Treasurer, Report of, On Semi-Cent'l Ben. Fund 98

Grievances and Appeals, Report of Board on 351

Historian of Grand Lodge .SHU

In Memoriam Pages 385

Installation of Grand Lodge Officers 360

Instruction of District Deputy Grand Masters 360

Letters and Telegrams of Regret 39

List of G rand Lodge Officers 392

Lodges bjT Districts 376

" Recapitulation of 379

" Represented at Annual Communication 19

" Returns of 364

Members Present at Annual Communication 19

Minutes of Previous Communication Confirmed 39

New Offices of Grand Secretary 358

Next Place of Meeting, Annual Communication, 1907 360

Non-Payment of Dues, Suspension for 380

Offices of Grand Secretary 358

Officers of Grand Lodge, Appointment of 361

" Election of 359

" Installation of 360

List of 392

" Present at Annual Communication. . 15

Opening of Grand Lodge 15

Ottawa, the next meeting place of Grand Lodge 360

Past Grand Master Stevenson, Presentation to 67

Printing and Supplies, Report of Board on 336

Queensland, Recognition Grand Lodge of '. 3.">1

Report of Auditor to Board 340

Report of Board of General Purposes om :

Audit and Finance 337

Audit and Finance, Supplementary Report 356

Benevolence 341

Condition of Masonry 343

Constitution, Laws and Jurisprudence 355

Foreign Correspondence, Special Report 350

Foreign Correspondence Appendix

Fraternal Dead 346

Grand Master's Address 40

Grievances and Appeals 351

Printing and Supplies 336

Warrants 336

INDEX.

Report of Committee on Credentials

" Scrutineers of the Ballot

Report of Grand Secretary

on Semi-Cent'l Ben. Fund

Grand Treasurer

on Semi-Cent'l Ben. Fund

Report of D. D. G. M., Erie District No. 1

St. Clair " 2

London " 3

South Huron 4

North Huron 5

Wilson " 6

Wellington " 7

Hamilton 8

Georgian " 9

Niagara " 10

Toronto West " 11

Toronto East " 11a

Ontario 12

Prince Edward " 13

Frontenac 14

St. Lawrence " 15

Ottawa " 16

Algoma " 17

Nipissing " 18

Muskoka 19

Otonabee 20

Eastern " 21

Report of Scrutineers of the Ballot

Representatives of Grand Lodges Appointed

' ' List of ... .

" " Present at Annual Com . . .

Lodges Present at Annual Communication.
Resolutions :

To receive Report of Board on Audit and Finance. ......

To receive Report of Board on Benevolence

To receive Report of Board on Condition of Masonry. . . .

To receive and adopt Report on Fraternal Dead

To receive and adopt Report of Board on Warrants

To receive and print Report on Foreign Correspondence .

To receive and adopt Special Report on Foreign Cor

To refer Address of Grand Master

To refer Reports of Grand Secretary and Grand Treas-
urer to Board

PAGE

359

359

69

88

93

98

111

117

123

12S

134

143

151

160

172

180

187

218

-44

255

260

269

285

303

308

315

322

328

359

52

3!).')

16

19

341
343
346
350
336
351
351
67

110

INDEX. 5

Resolution's: page
To refer Reports of District Deputy Grand Masters to

Board Ill

To adopt Minutes of Proceedings 39

To adopt Supplementary Report of Board on Audit and

Finance 356

To adopt Report of Board on Benevolence 356

To adopt Report of Board on Condition of Masonry 359

To adopt Report of Board on Grievances and Appeals. . . . 354

To adopt Report of Board on Grand Masters Address .... 357
To adopt Report of Board on Constitution and Laws and

Jurisprudence 355

To adopt Report of Board on Printing and supplies 356

Regalia, To Purchase New Set of 355

Resolution to Continue Committee on Grand Secretary's Office 358

Resolution to Pay the Actual Expenses of Grand Master 358

Resolution that M. W, Bro. J. R. Robertson be the Grand

Historian 360

Restorations 383

Recognition of Grand Lodge of Alberta 350

" Grand Lodge of Queensland 3.">1

Regalia, ({rand Lodge, New Set Ordered 355

Scrutineers of the Ballot, Report of 359

" " List of 35S

" " Vote of Thanks to 361

Second Day of Animal Communication 356

Semi-Centennial Benevolent Fund:

Moneys Received by Grand Secretary on account of 88

" Paid Over to Grand Treasurer 98

Special Communication of Grand Lodge at Rainy River . 3

" " " Micksburg 7

•' " " North Bay 11

Suspensions for Non-Payment of Dues 380

" Unmasonic Conduct 381

Telegrams and Letters of Regret 39

Testimonial to M. W. Bro. Stevenson 67

Vote of Thanks to Committee on Credentials. . .• 361

" R. W. Bro. Nixon and Scrutineers of Ballot 361

Warrants, Report of Board on 336

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